However, the tartan bag’s symbolism isn’t solely tragic. It also represents adaptability and endurance. Migrants have carried these bags across continents and then continued to use them in their new homes, often as storage or travel companions. Artists and designers have begun reimagining the bag in high fashion and gallery exhibitions, challenging audiences to consider the aesthetic and political meanings embedded in the object. This reclamation turns the bag into a conversation starter, inviting a deeper understanding of the stories it holds.
