The House of Tartans

The fascination with tartan and its traditions has encompassed the world. One Family of Scottish decent who continue to carry this on are the Johnstons. The House of Tartans are importers and stockists of tartan products, specializing in accessories and the traditional designing of State, Corporate and District Tartans for Australia. Access to over 16,000 Celtic names are available and we may be able to assist you in seeking out your family tartan. A castle

Fine Imported Products

  • Tartan Fabrics
  • Men's kilts
  • Scaves and Sashes
  • Ladies kilted skirts
  • Ties, caps and braces
  • Tam-o-shantas
  • Corporate and family tartan design
  • Australian state tartans available: New South Wales, Victorian State, South Australian, Western Australia, Australian Police, Anglicare, Victorian Ambulance and Australian National Tartan

House of Tartan also has a tartan design service for Corporate and Family tartans


Welcome the latest addition to Australian Tartans

The Western Australia Tartan

Register Number 10153

BLACK - The predominantly black sett is historically and symbolically linked to the black swan, used as an emblem of the state of Western Australia from 1830.

RED and GREEN - The red and green represent the floral emblem, the Red and Green Kangaroo paw. The red lines are also symbolic of the large land mass and extensive mineral wealth of Western Australia.

WHITE - The white reflects the Southern Cross Constellation which is unique to Australia.

BLUE - Blue is symbolically linked to the defaced Blue Ensign of the Australian Flag and represents water within the Coat of Arms on which the black swan floats.

 The Western Australia

The designers, B & B Johnston, trading as House of Tartan (Australia) holds all the rights, copyright, design and all associated privileges of the tartan known as the Western Australia tartan. The Western Australia tartan has been endorsed by Peter Watson MLA, Member for Albany. The Caledonian Society of Albany Inc have petitioned the Western Australia Premier to have the tartan proclaimed the Western Australia tartan.

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