Tartan is a patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, forming simple or complex rectangular patterns. It originated in Scotland and is associated with Scottish culture and heritage. The pattern is created by weaving different colored threads together in a specific order to create a distinct design. Traditionally, tartans were used for clothing and as a symbol of identity and belonging, with each clan having its own distinct tartan. Today, tartan patterns are still used in a wide range of contexts, from traditional kilts and other Scottish garments to modern fashion and home decor. The Tartan pattern is made up of a series of intersecting vertical and horizontal stripes, creating a checked effect. The colors and thickness of the stripes can vary depending on the specific tartan design, with some tartans featuring only a few colors and others incorporating many different shades. Early tartans were simple checks of perhaps only two or three colors, and the colors were extracted mainly from dye-producing plants, roots, berries, and trees local to a specific geographic area. Today, tartans can be reproduced through printing or in many other ways.