MacBean, Meta
A tartan of Clan MacBean. Its design is pattern KWWWWWGWRBGBRWGWRBGBRWGWWWWWR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Clan tartan for MacBean/MacBain of Kinchyle, recorded by Lord Lyon as a minor variation on McIan's 1847 sett, reflecting Mackintosh links.
The MacBean, Meta tartan groups 2 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBean, Meta ★ | K/12 W80 LB10 W4 LB10 W10 G24 W10 R10 DR10 G4 DR10 R10 W10 G20 W10 R10 DR10 G4 DR10 R10 W10 G24 W10 LB10 W4 LB10 W80 R/12 | 872 | 1972 |
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| MacBean Meta.. Family Tartan | K/12 W80 LB10 W4 LB10 W10 G24 W10 Ri10 R10 G4 R10 Ri10 W10 G20 W10 Ri10 R10 G4 R10 Ri10 W10 G24 W10 LB10 W4 LB10 W80 Ri/12 | 872 | 1972 |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- MacBean Meta..
- MacBean, Meta..

