WELCOME to the page of Eighteenth Century Tartans, Design & Consultancy. In this day and age we understand tartan as a beautiful kind of art and a good way to show others who we are and where we come from. Whether you are of Scottish heritage but without a family tartan, someone who loves the Highlands and Islands of Scotland who does not have Scottish roots but wishes to wear a personal
tartan, or a Jacobite era re-enactor who would love to have a belted plaid in a 18th century style tartan, this is your opportunity to get your own unique tartan design. My name is Rüdiger Heil, I’m the head and founder of Eighteenth Century Tartans, Design & Consultancy. I’m also known as Roidsear Mac a’Ghobhainn which is my persona when I portray a Jacobite era Highland gentleman. Ever since I was a young lad I knew I wanted to be an artist, and now I’m a tartan designer. This site is where I share my latest work, and also a place where you can learn a little bit about me and my work process. Most tartan designs I create are based on historical patterns that date back to the mid to late-18th century. Also, if a modern tartan design is required, I´m more than happy to do fulfil my client´s wishes and create a non-traditional tartan. However, I am still happiest at my desk doing what I love best, creating something new in the old way. WHAT I DO
I’m a tartan designer specializing in creating new tartans in the style of 18th century patterns. The service I offer includes tartan design and consultancy, based on my knowledge about 18th century tartans as a result of more than twenty years of study and research. Following the design concept of Eighteenth Century Tartans, to create a new tartan, it takes at least two components — knowing the client´s wishes on the design required and choosing one or two original tartans that should serve as templates. As a result of my work you will be the proud owner of your personal tartan, which means you will hold the intellectual property rights (IPR) of the design. Furthermore, I work together with renowned tartan weavers from Scotland who still know how to weave the fabric in the touch, feel and look of a mid 18th century tartan cloth. In case you should fancy having your tartan woven, I´d be happy to be of further assistance and manage, at an hourly rate, the weaving of your tartan. In order to make sure a client will get the real thing, I work in a wide range of historical shades as used in the mid-18th century. Another feature that can be chosen by the client is the traditional herringbone selvedge, a design element that was very popular in the 18th century. A description of the services I offer can be found in the brief description below and, additionally, in the videos I shared on the Eighteenth Century Tartans page. BASIC DESIGN SERVICE
The fee for the Basic Design Service is €540,00 and includes the components as follows:
Design
+ based on historically correct specifications and facts
+ in connection with the client’s intentions
+ mid to late 18th century style
Consultancy
+ Providing knowledge and answering queries regarding the designing process
REGISTRATION SERVICE
The fee for the Registration Service is €60,00 and includes the components as follows:
+ Request and processing of application form
+ Negotiating the criteria of the design
+ Correspondence with The Scottish Register of Tartans
When registering, please have in mind that a positive decision, by The Scottish Register of Tartans, can not be guaranteed. Please note, the fee of the Scottish Register of Tartans is £70.00 and needs to be paid by the client. CONSULTANCY PLUS
The Consultancy Plus service will be charged at an hourly rate of €60,00 for additional design work and/or further queries after the designing process. This service would also be an useful option for clients who have already created a tartan design and only would like to ask for advice in terms of historical accuracy. Heil
Tartan Designer
Eighteenth Century Tartans
Design & Consultancy
Email: [email protected]
