One of the 'Tartans for Africa' collection created to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Scotland and Sudan and to generate income for community enterprise and humanitarian projects. The design incorporates the colours in the flags of the two nations. This tartan was designed in 2007. The Tartan has been well used by the Khartoum Caledonian Society. The Chieftain Archie Frame said “expatriate Scots like to dress up for their St Andrew’s Night Ceilidhs, Hogmanay Celebrations and Burns Suppers and we attract guests to these events from all over the world as well as many native Sudanese”. Although kilts and kilted skirts are made in Scotland, accessories are manufactured in Sudan in accordance with International Tartans business model which is designed to create awareness and sustainable employment in African Countries. By using the colours of the flag of Sudan, International Tartans has provided Sudan with a unifying national emblem.

For the Sudan Tartan

Blue for the Blue Nile, St Andrew and Scotland;

Green for the Sufi robes, the woodlands, and cropped lands;

Red for the sea, the Sea, the dust, and the sands of Sudan

White for the White Nile, and the Peace (after Umdurman)

© Robert Neil Munro of Dirleton, Scotland and Khartoum