Tartan Throughout The Ages – Saturday 2pm

Description

Meet Anna White, tartan aficionado, dairy farmer’s daughter, lover of all things outdoors and founder of ScotlandShop; a clans and textiles retail and experience business operating internationally.  Winner of the Women’s Enterprise Scotland International Business award and the DIT Made in the UK, Sold Worldwide Awards, Anna has 20 years of experience in the retail world of Scottish textiles.  Initially inspired to support the rural economy and incredible textiles industry in the Scottish Borders, Anna’s e-comm operation has expanded to shops in Scotland and the US, with a long list of events around the world to make sure everyone has a chance to unearth their heritage and join the tartan clan.

In Tartan Throughout The Ages, Anna will lead you into a brief history of tartan and clans, weaving and dyeing, fashion influences in tartan and some of the traditions behind Highland dress.

This 45 min presentation will begin at 2pm in the Norie Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall.