Pepita, Pasha and Tartan: Why the Interior Belongs in a Color Archive

From the archive — Porsche source dated December 1, 2025. This retrospective covers the earlier report; the date above is our article’s publication date, not a new Porsche announcement.

A paint archive is incomplete if it stops at the door. In December 2025, Porsche announced reissued historic fabrics, including Pepita, Pasha and tartan, intended to help restore interiors to their original specification.

Pattern accuracy is more than a name

Porsche researched archive material and original stock, including a preserved green-tartan seat from 1975. The company also described tests for fire resistance, light and color fastness, and abrasion. A familiar pattern and an automotive upholstery material are not automatically the same thing.

Three very different visual effects

Pepita uses connected checks; tartans build a grid from colored threads; Pasha creates a sense of movement through varying rectangles. These patterns can become the visual center of a cabin even when the exterior color is understated.

Document the original pairing

For a historically specific car, keep evidence of its original upholstery with the paint record. Porsche points to its Technical Certificate as one reference for original specification. This article records the reissue announcement and design history; it does not confirm current fabric inventory or fitment for an individual restoration.

Color and material names

In Porsche’s German account Pasha is Pascha, while tartan is described as Schottenkaro. These are textile names, not paint aliases. Compare Porsche’s German source.

Photograph: © Porsche AG. Porsche Newsroom source and original photography (01/12/2025, day/month/year). This retrospective was prepared in September 2026. Photography is a visual reference, not a calibrated paint sample.