Tartans have a long and fascinating history, with patterns specific to a particular region dating back to the 16th century. Today, tartans have continued to be devised for special occasions and regions from the Celtic countries. Nowadays, both the United States and Canada have a strong tartan tradition, and there are more than 2,700 known and registered setts in circulation, of which this book contains the best known. Featuring more than 350 setts, Tartans is a comprehensive amd attractive reference guide for anyone wishing to trace their Celtic roots and investigate the ancient tartans of Scotland and Ireland.