Bringing the Beauty of Scotland & Ireland to Australia

Tartan Koala was created by Elspeth Cottrell (O’Connor) who grew up in St.Andrews in Scotland but is now very happily settled in Melbourne. Through Tartan Koala she hopes to honour both her heritage and the place she is now proud to call her home.

Tartan Koala’s mission is to spread awareness of traditional & sustainable Irish and Scottish textiles makers through beautiful and long lasting modern designs.

Tartan Koala ties together culture, craftsmanship, and a dedication to tradition. Supporting slow design which focuses on process, origin and materials, while valuing the environment.

Textiles weave memories with age which can be passed down through generations. From a very early age we learn that comfort, security and happiness is the feeling of bring wrapped in a warm blanket.

Elspeth has a true love for the gorgeous wool blankets that remind her of home and loves that it gets cold enough in Melbourne’s winter to snuggle up under a cosy blanket.