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Jewish Tartan Collection
Honour a proud heritage with the Jewish tartan collection — a beautiful modern tartan woven for the Jewish community of Scotland, its colours joining the flags of Scotland and Israel and the treasures of Jewish faith.
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About the Jewish Tartan
The Jewish tartan is a beautiful modern tartan, created in 2008 for the Jewish community of Scotland by Rabbi Mendel Jacobs of Glasgow, together with Brian Wilton of the Scottish Tartans Authority. It was designed to be kosher — woven in pure wool, without the forbidden mixing of wool and linen — and to carry deep meaning in every thread, celebrating the long and happy presence of Jewish families in Scotland.
Whether you belong to the Jewish community of Scotland, share in its heritage, or simply admire a tartan rich in meaning, this collection brings the Jewish tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Jewish Tartan Colours & Symbolism
The Jewish tartan is woven in blue and white — the colours shared by the flags of Scotland and of Israel — with a gold line for the Ark of the Covenant, a silver line for the Torah scroll, and a deep red line for the Kiddush wine. Its central motif has seven lines, and three in the flag pattern, both numbers of deep meaning in Jewish tradition.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Jewish tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Jewish community of Scotland, families of Scottish-Jewish heritage, friends of the community, and anyone drawn to a tartan woven with faith and meaning.
- Scottish Jewish families
- Weddings & simchas
- Community & cultural events
- Bar & Bat Mitzvah gifts
- Hanukkah & holiday gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Jewish Heritage in Scotland
Jewish families have lived in Scotland for centuries, and unlike some parts of Europe, Scotland has a long and honourable record of welcome. The first synagogue in Edinburgh was established in 1816, and Glasgow's Garnethill Synagogue, opened in 1879, remains a treasured landmark. Generations of Scottish Jews have contributed richly to the nation's life, in commerce, learning, medicine, the arts and public service.
The Jewish tartan was created to give this community a tartan of its own, in the great Scottish tradition, and to celebrate the meeting of two heritages, Scottish and Jewish. Blessed by its creators as a symbol of friendship and shalom — peace — it has been warmly welcomed, worn with pride at weddings, celebrations and community gatherings, a woven expression of belonging in the Scottish story.
Jewish Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Jewish tartan, who can wear it, and why it makes a meaningful heritage gift.
Who created the Jewish tartan?
It was created in 2008 by Rabbi Mendel Jacobs of Glasgow with Brian Wilton of the Scottish Tartans Authority, for the Jewish community of Scotland.
What do the colours mean?
Blue and white join the flags of Scotland and Israel; a gold line marks the Ark of the Covenant, a silver line the Torah, and a red line the Kiddush wine.
Is the Jewish tartan kosher?
Yes — it was designed to be kosher, woven in pure wool without the forbidden mixing of wool and linen.
Who can wear the Jewish tartan?
It is intended for the Jewish community of Scotland and all of Scottish-Jewish heritage, and may be worn with pride by families and friends of the community.
Why the numbers seven and three?
Its central motif has seven lines and the flag pattern three — both numbers of deep significance in Jewish tradition.
Is Jewish tartan a good gift?
Yes. Jewish tartan products make a meaningful gift for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, holidays and celebrations of Scottish-Jewish heritage.
Celebrate a Heritage Woven with Meaning
Discover Jewish tartan apparel, accessories and gifts — honouring the Jewish community of Scotland, the meeting of two heritages, and the hope of shalom.
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