Llewellen of Wales Tartan Collection
Llewellen of Wales Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Llewellen name with a Welsh family tartan — from Llywelyn, borne by the Great and by the Last, the princes who ruled Wales from Gwynedd.
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About the Llewellen of Wales Tartan
The Llewellen of Wales tartan is one of the modern Welsh family setts created in the late 1990s by Sheila Daniel at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys, in collaboration with the Wales Tartan Centres.
Welsh tartan is a modern tradition, and these setts are not drawn from medieval records — but few Welsh names carry more history than this one, and a cloth in its honour is worn with real feeling at Welsh gatherings around the world.
Llewellen Tartan Pattern and Colours
The Welsh family setts use their own conventions of thread count and weave. This collection draws on the princely reds and greens of Wales, with darker lines and a gold accent — the colours of the dragon and of the mountains of Gwynedd.
The Llewellen Name
Llywelyn is among the greatest names in Welsh history. Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, called Llywelyn the Great, ruled Gwynedd from 1195 to 1240 and brought most of Wales under his authority, holding his own against the kings of England for a generation and leaving a settled principality to his heirs.
His grandson Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was recognised as Prince of Wales in 1267, the only Welsh ruler ever formally granted that title by an English king. He was killed near Builth in 1282, and Welsh independence ended with him; he is remembered to this day as Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf, our last leader. The name lives on in the many forms of Llewellen, Llewellyn and Llewelyn.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Llewellen, Llewellyn and Llewelyn name, families with Gwynedd and Welsh roots, lovers of Welsh history and anyone who wants a tartan that names a Welsh family.
- ✓ Llewellen and Llewellyn family
- ✓ Gwynedd and Welsh roots
- ✓ Welsh history and heritage lovers
- ✓ St David's Day and Eisteddfod wear
- ✓ Welsh ancestry gifts
- ✓ Princely red tartan style
How to Wear Llewellen Tartan
Llewellen tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. Its bold red palette makes a striking statement for St David's Day, weddings and everyday heritage wear.
Llewellen of Wales Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Llewellen Welsh tartan, its origins and who may wear it.
Is the Llewellen tartan ancient?
No — it is a modern Welsh family tartan from the late 1990s, designed at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys.
Who was Llywelyn the Great?
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, ruler of Gwynedd from 1195 to 1240, who brought most of Wales under his authority.
Who was the last Welsh prince?
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, recognised as Prince of Wales in 1267 and killed near Builth in 1282; he is remembered as Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf, our last leader.
How else is the name spelled?
Llewellyn, Llewelyn and Llewellen are all in use, alongside the Welsh Llywelyn.
Is Lewis related to this name?
Many Welsh families anglicised Llywelyn as Lewis when fixed surnames took hold, though the names are now distinct.
Who can wear the Llewellen tartan?
Anyone of the Llewellen, Llewellyn or Llewelyn name, or with a Welsh family connection.
Wear the Llewellen of Wales Tartan
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