Rice of Wales Tartan Collection
Rice of Wales Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Rice name with a Welsh family tartan — the English form of Rhys, borne by the house of Dinefwr above the Tywi and carried across the Atlantic.
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About the Rice of Wales Tartan
The Rice of Wales tartan is one of the modern Welsh family setts designed in the late 1990s by Sheila Daniel at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys, working with the Wales Tartan Centres.
These are modern designs rather than inherited patterns, and make no claim to medieval clan origins; the phrase "of Wales" identifies the series. For families whose Welsh name was reshaped by English spelling, a sett of their own is a way of closing that circle.
Rice Tartan Pattern and Colours
The Welsh setts have their own conventions of thread and weave. This collection draws on deep greens with darker lines and a warm accent — the green of the Tywi valley below Dinefwr, with the red of the dragon running through.
The Rice Name
Rice is an English spelling of the Welsh Rhys, adopted by families as records came to be kept in English from the Tudor age. The best known bearers were the Rice family of Dinefwr in Carmarthenshire, who descended from the Lord Rhys of Deheubarth and held the castle and estate above the Tywi; they were later raised to the peerage as Barons Dynevor.
Because the spelling travelled easily in English-speaking countries, Rice became a common form of the name among Welsh emigrants, particularly in America, where families of Welsh descent carried it into New England, Pennsylvania and the west. Rhys, Rees, Reece and Rice are all the same old name in different dress.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Rice, Reece and Rees name, families with Carmarthenshire and Dinefwr roots, Welsh-American households and anyone who wants a tartan that names a Welsh family.
- ✓ Rice and Reece family
- ✓ Carmarthenshire and Dinefwr roots
- ✓ Welsh-American heritage
- ✓ St David's Day and Eisteddfod wear
- ✓ Welsh ancestry gifts
- ✓ Deep green tartan style
How to Wear Rice Tartan
Rice tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. Its green palette is easy to pair for St David's Day, weddings, family gatherings and everyday heritage wear.
Rice of Wales Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Rice Welsh tartan, its origins and who may wear it.
Is the Rice tartan ancient?
No — it is a modern Welsh family tartan from the late 1990s, designed at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys.
Is Rice a Welsh name?
Yes — it is an English spelling of the Welsh name Rhys, adopted as records came to be kept in English.
Who were the Rices of Dinefwr?
A Carmarthenshire family descended from the Lord Rhys, who held Dinefwr above the Tywi and were later Barons Dynevor.
Are Rhys, Rees and Rice the same?
Yes — along with Reece, they are all forms of the one old Welsh name.
Why is Rice common in America?
The English spelling travelled easily, and many Welsh emigrant families carried it to New England, Pennsylvania and the west.
Who can wear the Rice tartan?
Anyone of the Rice, Reece or Rees name, or with a Welsh family connection.
Wear the Rice of Wales Tartan
Discover Rice tartan clothing, accessories and gifts — Dinefwr green for the name of Rhys in English dress.
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