Buffalo Check Is a Mate for Plaid

 

Buffalo Check which is also known as Lumberjack Plaid is a mate to tartan plaid. Similar to the Royal Stewart tartan plaid, the former is equally as popular. Just about anything that looks good in Royal Stewart looks great in this pattern, too.
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Whichever you call it, it is one of my favorites and a very popular pattern. Getty image.

HISTORY

Historically, this pattern could include clothing, then bedding, now handbags and other items. Here’s a great story from Tartan Authority describing its history.

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It’s Origin Part 1
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History Part 2
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History Part 3
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MORE OF THIS PATTERN

Continuing on from its Indian blanket trading history, it became a pattern for a man’s shirt. This design has been popularized on many items. Here is a sampling of its use in bedding above and then in a woman’s handbag below.

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Coach Chaise ‘gingham’ in Black/Red buffalo check

 

 

 

SOURCES & RESOURCES

Bee & Willow™ Home Buffalo Plaid Flannel Full Sheet Set in Red/Black

Online Fabric Store-Black/Red Buffalo Check Fabric

Here are the results of a search for buffalo plaid

The Origin of Buffalo Check of Lumberjack Plaid

Buffalo Plaid – It’s Origins

 

 

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