Kilt Question
What
is the difference between pleat-to-sett and pleat-to-stripe?
What is
the history of the Welsh Cilt?
What is the history of the Irish kilt?
| Q: What is the difference between pleat-to-sett and pleat-to-stripe? |
|
A: Pleat to sett
– each pleat is positioned so that the pattern (sett) appears to
continue through the pleated portion of the kilt. |
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|
Pleat to sett (left) vs. pleat to stripe (right) |
| Q: What is the history of the Welsh kilt (spelled cilt by the Welsh)? |
| A: According to the Welsh Tartan Athourity, the Welsh wore fashion akin to kilts two thousand years ago, probably with a form of leather trousers or leggings wrapped around with rope. This form of dress remained a feature of Welsh society confirmed by the discovery of a 9th Century stone carving depicting a man wearing a kilt. This evolved through the centuries into the woollen garment we are familiar with today. Initially this would have been made from raw coarse wool and undyed. |
| Q: What is the history of the Irish kilt? |
| A: The existence
of Irish kilts has been debated for some time. Here are links to two
different views on the subject: http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/IrishKilts
http://www.irishthunder.org/irishkilt We feel that Irish kilts are a great way of celebrating your Irish heritage. Irish kilts are becoming increasingly popular, and it's no wonder - everyone agrees that a good lookin' Irishman looks even better in a kilt! |
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