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6. The symbolism of the colors and thread counts is interesting, but let's not lose sight of the fact that the tartan......

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Mon Oct 27, 2025, 06:06 PM

Oct 2025

......pattern is, when considered as a whole, just beautiful.

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See the New Tartan Pattern Created to Honor Women Accused of Witchcraft in Scotland Between 1563 and 1736 [View all] demmiblue Oct 2025 OP

Thank you Claire and Zoe for wanting history to address their wrongs MagickMuffin Oct 2025 #1

Those dark times still live in our psyche and has kept women "in their places" ever since. 1WorldHope Oct 2025 #2

". . . every time a man murders his wife or girl friend. It's a witch burning all the same." ariadne0614 Oct 2025 #3

Good or bad, Tom Dyer Oct 2025 #4

Lovely pattern for a good cause BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #5

The symbolism of the colors and thread counts is interesting, but let's not lose sight of the fact that the tartan...... FadedMullet Oct 2025 #6

Stunning tartan....important historical reminder democrank Oct 2025 #7

King James started it. ananda Oct 2025 #8

Actually, no. mwmisses4289 Oct 2025 #26

OK. Now Macbeth. ananda Oct 2025 #31

What an incredible memorial. Thank you for posting this. niyad Oct 2025 #9

I am wondering the same thing. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #10

They have a website canetoad Oct 2025 #11

OMG. Shipping on a $75 scarf is $44, before any Ilsa Oct 2025 #12

Thank you. niyad Oct 2025 #14

The postal charge pushes it out of My range for Ilsa Oct 2025 #15

The postal charge, and krasnov's idiocy did the same for me. And, yes, niyad Oct 2025 #16

Thank you so much.The pieces are beautiful. niyad Oct 2025 #13

Cool. Thanks! yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #18

It's a great tribute to such heinious events.... electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #17

I googled "Ukrainian flag tartans" and a number of sites came up. niyad Oct 2025 #19

Oh more than one! electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #20

Thanks for information. I did not know that but am glad it was done. riversedge Oct 2025 #35

I didn't know either until it showed up in my Google newsfeed. electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #40

This reminds me of a piece I saw on TV years ago about the origins of witches. Boomerproud Oct 2025 #21

Why is it that Christianity is better known for its persecutions than its love? Lonestarblue Oct 2025 #22

It seems that every organized religion falls prey to greed and power. yardwork Oct 2025 #25

Grateful for the heads up! Siggy52 Oct 2025 #23

Another option? TommyT139 Oct 2025 #27

Wow. Did you read exactly WHAT the pattern represents? Just a product??? niyad Oct 2025 #28

I did, yes. TommyT139 Oct 2025 #38

Swoon. I love it! CrispyQ Oct 2025 #24

Every colour in that pattern is utterly significant. niyad Oct 2025 #29

It would look fetching with a pussy hat! CrispyQ Oct 2025 #32

I want some as well, but given what I read about the mill, and the whole niyad Oct 2025 #37

What did you find? TommyT139 Oct 2025 #39

As I pointed out, there are several knockoff patterns available here, niyad Oct 2025 #44

Well yes TommyT139 Oct 2025 #46

Not a problem. We all need a change of pace from time to time. niyad Oct 2025 #47

Oh, well that will make it all better. Aristus Oct 2025 #30

I'm surprised at your response. CrispyQ Oct 2025 #33

I'm sorry. I can't even explain why the "women are witches! Burn them!" issue is so important and heartbreaking Aristus Oct 2025 #42

Beyond what it represents, it is beautiful as a reminder. marble falls Oct 2025 #34

Yes! niyad Oct 2025 #36

Love it! And a question: snot Oct 2025 #41

In Scotland, I don't know. Aristus Oct 2025 #43

Lol! But with all respect! snot Oct 2025 #45