Scottish Kilts
The kilt origin is based from the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands in the 16th century. During the 19th century it has been associated with the Scottish culture in general, and with Celtic heritage in other parts of the world. It is made of woolen cloth woven in a tartan pattern that is worn knee-length with pleats at the rear.
Though the Scottish kilt is most often worn mainly on formal occasions or at Highland Games, it has also been adapted as an item of informal, and formal, male clothing in recent years.
Tradition would be on your 21st birthday you would be taken to your local tailor to be properly outfitted with your first kilt outfit. And the kilts would be yours to hand down for generations, and to wear proudly for many years.
Scottish kilts are made in one of approximately 4500 tartans that are currently available, you can select you family tartan, which is most typical. Or you can select a National or District tartan that is a tartan that can be worn by any Scotsman with out Clan affiliation.
Kilts are available in 3 weights: The 10oz or lightweight is also know as the “Reiver”, the 13oz medium weight knows as the “ Braeriach” and the 16oz heavy weight commonly known as the “Strome”
I hope this gave you an insight to a Scottish Kilt.
Cheers
And Stay kilted!
