The 173 black threads in the tartan’s squares represent the 173 years the Witchcraft Act was in force.
The 173 black threads in the tartan’s squares represent the 173 years the Witchcraft Act was in force.
The thread count encodes the years 1563 and 1736 (1+5+6+3 = 15 and 1+7+3+6 = 17), with these numbers woven into black and grey bands surrounding a white check of three threads.
The thread count encodes the years 1563 and 1736 (1+5+6+3 = 15 and 1+7+3+6 = 17), with these numbers woven into black and grey bands surrounding a white check of three threads.
Its black and grey tones reflect the darkness of the era and the ashes of those burned.
Its black and grey tones reflect the darkness of the era and the ashes of those burned.