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The Great Kilt is also known as the "breacan an fheilidh" or "feile mor". The first known reference to this mode of dress was made in 1594 in The Life of Red Hugh O'Donnell in a description of a corps of Hebrideans who had come to The O'Donnell's assistance: "They were recognised among the Irish soldiers by the distinction of their arms and clothing, their habits and language, for their exterior dress was mottled cloaks of many colours with a fringe to their shins and calves, their belts were over their loins outside their cloaks." The Great Kilt was made from wool, often grown on one's own sheep. It could take a year for someone to shear and spin enough wool to make one kilt. The yarn would then be taken to the local weaver to weave into cloth. Looms of the time wove a piece of cloth 27" wide and up to 30" wide. And, like today, cloth is easiest to handle if it doesn't get to be too much of it. Today when you by cloth it comes on a bolt. The thinner the cloth, the more that is on the bolt; the thicker the cloth, the less is on the bolt. A finely made silk may have 30 yards on the bolt, but once folded and wrapped, it would constitute about 8" thick by 21"-30" long.
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When do men in Scotland where kilts-skirts?
A kilt is not a skirt, it's a kilt. The kilt is worn only at special occasions, like weddings.
What do you call a scottish kilt wearer?
A person that wears a kilt is called a scot.
What is the name of the Irish pouch that is worn with the kilt?
Sporran is the name of that pouch that are worn with the kilt. The Utility Kilt is offering all types of sporrans including dress sporrans, leather sporrans and horse hair sporrans. theutilitykilt .com
What are tartan skirts called?
Since the 19th century, the kilt has become associated with the wider Scottish and Gaelic cultures. Kilts are often made of a woolen cloth in a tartan pattern. Usually worn at formal events, competitors also wear this Scottish outfit at the Highland Games.
What is a kilt made of?
Any fabric may be used to make a kilt, however traditionally they were made out of wool.
A short plaid skirt sometimes worn by Scotsmen?
Kilt!
How do you say kilt in french?
'Kilt' is le kilt.'He wears a kilt,' is Il porte un kilt.
Which kilt do you prefer, Tartan or Hybrid Kilt?
Kilt
What is tartan skirts called?
Kilt is the word you are probably looking for. Though it should be mentioned all kilts are not tartan
Where can one purchase a kilt belt?
One can purchase a kilt belt online on websites, such as Utilkilts, Stillwater Kilts and Your Kilt. A kilt belt can have different decorations and designs.
What is a tartan skirt that has 4 letters in?
Kilt.
Where was the kilt originated?
Kilt was originated from Scottish Highlands culture in the 16th century, Kilt is a traditional dress of Scotland. Since the 19th century, the kilt has become associated with the wider Scottish and Gaelic cultures.
What about kilts?
This should answer all your questions regarding a kilt (Kilt FAQ): http://www.heritageofscotland.com/p,kilt,page.php
Where are kilts worn?
Kilts are the traditional dress of the Scotland. They wear kilt to show their culture and history, but it is not restricted to wear a kilt only in Scotland. So anyone can wear it, thats why people from many other countries wear a kilt and shows their interest in wearing a kilt.
Did the kilt originate in France?
yes the kilt originate in france
When do men in Scotland where kilts-skirts?
A kilt is not a skirt, it's a kilt. The kilt is worn only at special occasions, like weddings.
What is something you where that starts with K?
Kilt, kahki pants ect... Kilt, kahki pants ect... Kilt, kahki pants ect... Kilt, kahki pants ect...
