The Shepherd's Plaid
Stuart Ruaidri Erskine wrote in 1901 that the plaid "is an essential part of the Highland dress, and though fashion may have decreed and encouraged its disuse, yet the genius of the garb obviously requires and demands the addition of this graceful covering, without which -- which is the best proof of its necessity -- it neither looks, nor can be, complete."
During the nineteenth century, the most common form of plaid worn by Highland men was the Shepherd's plaid. This garment is perfectly illustrated in the painting The Good Shepherd, by Richard Ansdell (1815-1885), shown at right.
Our recration of this traditional plaid is woven in Scotland from 100% worsted heavy weight wool. It is custom woven approximately 28" to 30" wide, with a closed selvage on either end. Four yards long with a traditional border pattern on the ends.
Custom woven to order in recommended standard colors (below) or request your own custom color combination. Allow 8 to 12 weeks delivery.
Black & White
Dark and light grey (shown in top photo)
Dark and light brown
Order yours for $275
