Spotlight: Cortina Tartan

February 23 2022

Written By Casa Branca

February 23 2022

Written By Casa Branca

✤ Tartans ✤

Woven for us in Scotland—the enchanted home of lochs, castles, clans, and kilts—Cortina Tartan is a reinterpretation of our signature Branca Stripe. This sumptuous wool is warm, soft, and perfect for a library or study with a subtle masculine air.

Image of Cortina Tartan - Bolzano (Memo)

No interior in my world can exist without tartan. It's a classic that can be used everywhere.

Alessandra Branca

Image of Hand Embroidered Linen Wool Branca Tartan Pillow

Image of Embroidered Tartan Fleurette Throw

Image of Hand Embroidered Linen Wool Branca Tartan Lumbar Pillow

Image of French Louis XV Period Off-White Painted Armchairs

Scottish tartan can be traced as far back as the fourth century AD. While early designs had no underlying meaning, in the 18th and 19th centuries strong associations developed linking particular designs to towns, clans, and families. Regardless of its specific associations, tartan is a powerful symbol and a beautiful pattern, and it adds strength and warmth to any room.