In general usage, a “plaids” often refers to a patterned fabric consisting of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. This pattern is also known as a tartan.

Scottish Tartans: In Scottish culture, different clans have their own unique tartan patterns. Each tartan is associated with a specific clan or family, and the patterns are often used in kilts, scarves, and other clothing items.

Outside of the context of tartans, the term “plaids” is sometimes used interchangeably with “checkered” or “checked,” describing a pattern of intersecting lines forming squares.

It’s important to consider the specific context in which the term is used to understand its meaning accurately. Whether referring to a specific tartan pattern, a garment worn with a kilt, or a more general checkered design, the term “plaid” encompasses various meanings.

  • Douglas Blue Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid Quick View
    • Douglas Blue Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid Quick View
    • Douglas Blue Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid

    • A fly plaid, as previously explained, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds a touch of formality and elegance to the attire and is usually fastened with a brooch or pin at the shoulder, allowing it to drape down the back.
  • Dress Gordon Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid Quick View
    • Dress Gordon Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid Quick View
    • Dress Gordon Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid

    • The Dress Gordon Tartan is a popular choice for formal occasions and events due to its vibrant and elegant appearance. The combination of the kilt and fly plaid in the Dress Gordon Tartan creates a cohesive and elegant appearance, reflecting the wearer's Scottish heritage and sense of tradition.
  • Fly Plaid Black Stewart Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Black Stewart Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Black Stewart Tartan

    • A fly plaid, as mentioned before, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder in traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds a touch of formality and elegance to the attire and is typically fastened with a brooch or pin at the shoulder, allowing it to drape down the back.
  • Fly Plaid Black Watch Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Black Watch Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Black Watch Tartan

    • A fly plaid, as previously described, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. A "Fly Plaid Black Watch Tartan" would specifically refer to a fly plaid made from the Black Watch Tartan design.
  • Fly Plaid Buchanan Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Buchanan Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Buchanan Tartan

    • A fly plaid, as previously mentioned, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds an element of formality and grandeur to the attire and is usually fastened with a brooch or pin at the shoulder, allowing it to drape down the back.
  • Fly plaid Cameron of Erracht Quick View
    • Fly plaid Cameron of Erracht Quick View
    • Fly plaid Cameron of Erracht

    • A fly plaid is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds a touch of formality and elegance to the attire and is usually fastened with a brooch or pin at the shoulder, allowing it to drape down the back.
  • Fly Plaid Honored of Scotland Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Honored of Scotland Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Honored of Scotland

    • A fly plaid, as previously described, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder in traditional Scottish Highland dress. While there may not be a tartan pattern specifically named "Honored of Scotland," one could imagine a fly plaid made from a tartan design that embodies the spirit of Scottish pride and tradition.
  • Fly plaid IRISH MURPHY TARA Tartan Quick View
    • Fly plaid IRISH MURPHY TARA Tartan Quick View
    • Fly plaid IRISH MURPHY TARA Tartan

    • While tartans are traditionally associated with Scottish clans, there are also tartans designed to represent Irish heritage or specific Irish families. However, the term "Murphy Tara Tartan" may be a fictional or personalized creation rather than an established tartan pattern.
  • Fly Plaid IRISH NATIONAL Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid IRISH NATIONAL Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid IRISH NATIONAL Tartan

    • A fly plaid, as previously described, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. While the Irish National Tartan may not have the same historical lineage as traditional Scottish tartans, a "Fly Plaid Irish National Tartan" would be a way for individuals of Irish heritage to incorporate their national pride…
  • Fly Plaid IRISH SAFFRON Quick View
    • Fly Plaid IRISH SAFFRON Quick View
    • Fly Plaid IRISH SAFFRON

    • A fly plaid is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder in traditional Scottish Highland dress. While not traditionally associated with Irish attire, if someone were to commission or create a fly plaid in a saffron-yellow color, it would be an interesting fusion of Scottish and Irish elements.
  • Fly Plaid MACKENZIE Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid MACKENZIE Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid MACKENZIE Tartan

    • A fly plaid is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds an element of formality and grandeur to the attire and is usually fastened with a brooch or pin at the shoulder, allowing it to drape down the back.
  • Fly plaid Macleod of Lewis Tartan Quick View
    • Fly plaid Macleod of Lewis Tartan Quick View
    • Fly plaid Macleod of Lewis Tartan

    • A fly plaid is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. This would be a piece of tartan cloth in the design of the MacLeod of Lewis Tartan tailored to be worn as a fly plaid, reflecting the wearer's connection to the MacLeod clan and the Isle of Lewis.
  • Fly Plaid Weathered Mackenzie Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Weathered Mackenzie Tartan Quick View
    • Fly Plaid Weathered Mackenzie Tartan

    • A fly plaid, as previously explained, is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder in traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds a touch of formality and elegance to the attire and is typically fastened with a brooch or pin at the shoulder, allowing it to drape down the back.
  • Grey Watch Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid Quick View
    • Grey Watch Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid Quick View
    • Grey Watch Tartan Kilt Fly Plaid

    • The Grey Watch Tartan is a tartan pattern featuring shades of grey, black, and white, often associated with Scottish clans or military regiments. A fly plaid is a large piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It adds a touch of elegance and formality to the attire and is typically fastened with…
  • Piper Plaid Black Watch Tartan Quick View
    • Piper Plaid Black Watch Tartan Quick View
    • Piper Plaid Black Watch Tartan

    • If you're specifically looking for a Piper Plaid version of the Black Watch Tartan, it may indicate a variant designed for use by pipers in Scottish bagpipe bands. These versions may have additional details or modifications to suit the traditional attire worn by pipers.
  • Piper Plaid Royal Stewart Tartan Pleated Quick View
    • Piper Plaid Royal Stewart Tartan Pleated Quick View
    • Piper Plaid Royal Stewart Tartan Pleated

    • Piper Plaid: This term indicates that the plaid is specifically designed for pipers, who are musicians skilled in playing the bagpipes. Piper plaids are tailored to be worn over the shoulder as part of the piper's uniform, adding a distinctive and formal touch to their attire.