Tartan

Type: Location

As of November 2026, Tartan has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025). Mentioned when describing holiday apparel (tartan pumps / tartan shoe) — not a location in context here but appears in the transcript as clothing reference.

Tartan, also known, especially in American English, as plaid, is a patterned cloth consisting of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours, forming repeating symmetrical patterns known as setts. Tartan patterns vary in complexity, from simple two-colour designs to intricate motifs with over twenty hues. Originating in woven wool, tartan is most strongly associated with Scotland, where it has been used for centuries in traditional clothing such as the kilt. Specific tartans are l