Manson
Its design is pattern GRGKGRKBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Designed by Hugh Kirkwood Rankine in 1983; recording erroneously labelled the dark green stripe "G" for gules (red).
The Manson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manson ★ | DG/2 R48 DG16 K16 DG16 R2 K8 DB32 W/2 | 280 | 1984 |
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| (Name) | DG/2 R22 DG6 K8 DG8 R2 K4 DB22 W/2 | 148 | 1984 |
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