Griffiths of Wales Tartan Collection
Griffiths of Wales Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Griffiths name with a Welsh family tartan — the sons of Gruffudd, a name borne by princes of Gwynedd and by the one man ever to rule all of Wales.
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About the Griffiths of Wales Tartan
The Griffiths of Wales tartan is a modern Welsh family sett, designed in the late 1990s by Sheila Daniel at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys, working with the Wales Tartan Centres. It belongs to a series of tartans created for the commonest Welsh surnames.
It is worth being clear about what that means: Welsh tartan is a modern tradition rather than an ancient one, and these setts are not based on old clan records. The words "of Wales" in the name identify the design series rather than any claim of ownership over the country.
Griffiths Tartan Pattern and Colours
The Welsh family setts are woven in a way that sets them apart from Scottish convention, often using odd numbers of threads and different warp and weft. This collection draws on the warm reds and greens long associated with Wales — the red of the dragon and the green of the valleys.
The Griffiths Name
Griffiths comes from Gruffudd, one of the great personal names of medieval Wales, borne by princes for four centuries. Gruffudd ap Llywelyn, who died in 1063, is the only ruler ever to have held all of Wales under one hand; Gruffudd ap Cynan rebuilt the kingdom of Gwynedd after years of exile and Norse captivity, and his line held the north for generations.
As fixed surnames replaced the old patronymic system from the Tudor age onward, ap Gruffudd hardened into Griffiths and Griffith, and the name became one of the most numerous in Wales — strongest in the north and the mid-Wales counties, but found in every part of the country and carried by Welsh families across the world.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Griffiths and Griffith name, families with Welsh roots at home and abroad, Celtic heritage lovers and anyone who wants a tartan that names a Welsh family.
- ✓ Griffiths and Griffith family
- ✓ Welsh roots at home and abroad
- ✓ St David's Day and Eisteddfod wear
- ✓ Weddings and family gatherings
- ✓ Welsh ancestry gifts
- ✓ Dragon red tartan style
How to Wear Griffiths Tartan
Griffiths tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. Its warm red palette suits St David's Day, rugby days, weddings and everyday heritage wear.
Griffiths of Wales Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Griffiths Welsh tartan, its origins and who may wear it.
Is the Griffiths tartan ancient?
No — it is a modern Welsh family tartan, designed in the late 1990s at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys.
Why does the name say "of Wales"?
It identifies the design series it belongs to, rather than any claim of ownership over the country.
What does the name Griffiths mean?
It comes from ap Gruffudd, son of Gruffudd — one of the great princely names of medieval Wales.
Who was Gruffudd ap Llywelyn?
The only ruler ever to hold all of Wales under one hand; he died in 1063.
Did Wales have tartan historically?
Welsh tartan is a modern tradition; historic Welsh dress meant the gown and tall hat, though Wales has woven fine wool since the twelfth century.
Who can wear the Griffiths tartan?
Anyone of the Griffiths or Griffith name, or with a Welsh family connection.
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Discover Griffiths tartan clothing, accessories and gifts — dragon red and valley green for the sons of Gruffudd.
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