Black Watch Tartan Tea Light

Black Watch Tartan Tea Light

Provincial and Clan Tartans are literally a “labour of love” of the Diva. Great effort is made to source the correct colours and set patterns proportionately to accurately represent specific tartans in glass! Hundreds of 1mm glass threads are painstakingly cut by hand, positioned in a very specific pattern while repeating the mantra, “keep it straight”. Similar to reverse enameling products, there are several kiln firings for each piece.

A little history of the Black Watch Tartan: In 1725, General George Wade, the commander of British forces in North Britain authorized the formation of six Independent Companies of troops to police the Highlanders. The companies were known locally as the 'Black Watch', in 1739 they were consolidated to form the 43rd (later 42nd) Regiment at which time this tartan is thought to have been designed.

Custom Orders? Ask the Diva about your clan tartan!