Tartan Twist was conceived one windswept October in the Highlands by Lyndsey Bowditch, a successful design entrepreneur, and Gillian Crawford, a national newspaper journalist. Inspired by their love of Scotland - its history and heritage - their vision was to create a range of luxurious, affordable and authentic Scottish gifts. Over a blazing fire and a glass of single malt, the first Tartan Twist
collection started to take shape. What We Do
Tartan Twist products are designed and made in Scotland. Taking tartan as our starting point, we designed the initial collections for adults and children, featuring sterling silver, cultured pearls and clan tartan ribbons. These sell under the Tartan Twist and Teeny Tartan Twist brands. Our adult sterling silver pieces are hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office using the special Tartan Twist hallmark. Tartan Twist products are inspired by Scottish history and many have an unusual twist or hidden secret. Tartan Twist weaves the best of contemporary Scottish design with the rich inventory of traditional tartans to create high-quality gifts for the tourist and home markets. We provide beautiful products, attractively packaged, at competitive prices, which give a flavour of the new, upbeat 21st century Scotland. Our Ethos and Objectives
Our philosophy is to bring a modern twist to traditional tartans, fusing Scotland’s heritage with contemporary design, and delighting and enticing visitors from home and abroad. We aim to deliver quality, sophisticated Scottish products with a high level of customer service. Our emphasis is on craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our Awards
Winning “Best New Scottish Product” at our launch in 2008 at Scotland’s International Trade Fair – the leading showcase for Scottish companies - was a huge boost, as was being selected as ‘The Next Bestseller’ by Alice Delmar-Morgan, buyer of the Conran Shop, Paris, six months later. Tartan Twist was commissioned to design the official pendant for The Gathering 2009, part of Scotland’s highly successful Year of Homecoming. The limited edition piece was an enormous success and sold out. We were particularly delighted to be nominated as Jewellery and Accessory Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards 2010 in Association with VOGUE.Com. This is Scotland’s most prestigious fashion event. Fellow nominees included Christopher Kane and Jonathon Saunders. Tartan Twist won Highly Commended in the Best New Product Award at Scotland’s International Trade Fair, in Jan 2013. Our Partners
Tartan Twist has been identified as a Scottish company with high growth potential and has been selected for Growth Pipeline support by Scottish Enterprise, the national enterprise agency. We have received invaluable support from the National Textiles team. Scottish Development International has been instrumental in Tartan Twist’s overseas expansion and has provided support for our entry into the Japanese and US markets. Our Customers
Tartan Twist would not have achieved all it has without the unfailing support of our many trade customers. Their ideas and enthusiasm for the products have shaped everything we do and we are grateful for their continued backing
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