The brain child of Mike Lemetti, a third generation Scottish-Italian, whose family moved from Tuscany to Scotland in 1890. The design has the backing of the Italian Government and is aimed at the large community of Scots with Italian heritage. They are the first ethnic community to have their own tartan.
The Italian National Tartan was carefully created to represent the strength and pride of the Italian People. Each colour is significant to the Italian heritage to embody the culture, traditions, and history of Italians Worldwide. The green, white and red reflect the colours in the Italian flag. The tri-colours were adopted in honour of the uniforms worn by the Civic Militia of Milan which were predominately green with some white. Red parts were added in 1796 when the Militia became the National Guard.
The black in the Italian National Tartan reflects the Praetorian Guard, an elite force of Palace Guards established in the beginning of the Empire Period, to guard the person and family of the emperor. With its unique history , the guard still remains a symbol of strength and power. The gold represents the rich culture of the Roman Empire and the warmth and beauty of the Italian sunshine. These colours rest on a field of azzuro blue. The colour itself is bold and formidable, bringing forth images of the Mediterranean depths. It was selected in honour of the Italian National football team and embodies the love and support the Italian people have for their country.
Once in a lifetime ........
Be among the first in the world to own this symbolic and prestigious tartan ! Sport the colours that will soon symbolise the pride and culture of Italy to more than just a nation....to the World
