Ancient Kilts

These are the same style kilts worn in the movie Braveheart. Our Ancient Kilts are the perfect highland attire for Renaissance festivals and other reenactment events. Depending on who you talk to, they may be historically accurate or not, but our Ancient Kilt is much cooler and more practical than a Great Kilt for hot weather wear. We recommend them to anyone looking for the Renaissance Highland look.

The Ancient Kilt is essentially a Phillabeg with extra tartan attached for a sash. It is different from a Great Kilt because it is made from single-width fabric (25-30 inches wide) instead of double-width, which means you don't have the bulk of fabric above the belt that you do with a great kilt. The Ancient Kilt is made from a longer piece of tartan than the Great Kilt, which allows you to pleat it leaving 2-3 yards as a sash that can be worn over the shoulder. Normally, you pleat the kilt each time you wear it, and, like the great kilt, the only thing that holds it together is your belt. As a convenient option though, we can sew the pleats in place for you - see below.

The 6 yard kilt will fit up to about a 38 inch waist. A 9 yard kilt will fit up to about a 50 inch waist. A 12 yard kilt will fit 50+ waist sizes. If your waist size is close to one of these limits, consider the next size larger if you want deeper pleats. For example, if you have a 38 inch waist, a 6yd kilt will have pleats approximately 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches deep. A 9yd kilt will have pleats approximately 1 inch wide and 6-8 inches deep.

Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.

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Homespun	Braveheart	Synthetic Blends	Premium Wool	Cheater Pleats™

How to measure for your Ancient Kilt:
1) Measure the waist size at your actual waist, where you usually wear your pants.
2) Measure the length from your waist to about the middle of the knee.
Have someone help you. If you bend even a little while trying to do it yourself, the measurement will change.

Homespun Wool Blend Ancient Kilts

Our Homespun tartan is made from a 55/45 blend of polyester and wool. It is woven by hand on old-world looms, and looks very authentic to what would have been woven historically. The yarn is worsted, but not spun as tightly as modern machine-made tartan. The cloth is also not as tightly woven. Homespun tartan will pleat by hand easily, but will not develop a sharp edge. Small snags, pulls, holes and other assorted blemishes are common. Because it is hand woven, these flaws are a natural part of it's character. Homespun is approximately a 9/10oz. fabric, but feels thicker due to it's looser weave.

Homespun Wool Blend Ancient Kilt
KAHS – 6 yds, $119 (fits up to about 38in waist)
KAHS – 9 yds, $179 (fits up to about 50in waist)
KAHS – 12 yds, $229 (fits 50in+ waist)
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.
View our selection of Stock Homespun Tartans

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Braveheart Rustic Wool Ancient Kilts

The same 100% wool tartan, woven in Scotland by the same weaver, as the kilts used in the filming of the movie! The Braveheart tartan is very rustic, woven in natural wool and earthtones believed to be authentic to that period.

Braveheart Ancient Kilt
KABH – 6 yds, $199 (fits up to about 38in waist)
KABH – 9 yds, $279 (fits up to about 50in waist)
KABH – 12 yds, $369 (fits 50in+ waist)
These are made from the same 100% wool tartan, woven in Scotland by the same weaver, as the kilts used in the filming of the movie! See our Braveheart Kilt page for more information. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.

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Synthetic Blend Ancient Kilts

Whether you are allergic to wool, or just want a great looking tartan for less, a synthetic blend is a great way to go! Hard wearing, washable, and cool to wear, to the untrained eye it is nearly indistinguishable from expensive 100% wool tartan. While the weave is not as authentic as Homespun tartan, many people appreciate the crisp look of the modern tartan fabrics in an Anciant Kilt. With about about 100 tartans available to choose from, it's the most affordable option for many tartans.

Poly/Viscose Ancient Kilt
KAPV – 6 yds, $139 (fits up to about 38in waist)
KAPV – 9 yds, $199 (fits up to about 50in waist)
KAPV – 12 yds, $259 (fits 50in+ waist)
Light weight 11oz tartan, woven in the UK from a 65/35 blend of polyester and viscose. Poly/viscose tartans are not woven with a kilting selvedge, so kilts will be hemmed. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Special-order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

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Premium Wool Ancient Kilts

Made from 100% pure new wool, and woven in Scotland, this is the same tartan most of you are familiar with, used in modern, tailored, formal kilts. This is your best option if you are looking for a specific tartan, as there are over 500 available, and it makes a great looking Ancient Kilt.

Ancient Kilt, 11 oz Premium Wool
KA011 – 6 Yds, $269 (fits up to about 38in waist)
KA011 – 9 yds, $399 (fits up to about 50in waist)
KA011 – 12 yds, $499 (fits 50in+ waist)
Made from light weight 10/11oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. This is the most commonly available tartan fabric. Makes a great looking kilt, and the light weight is especially nice for hot weather wear. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Special-order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

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Ancient Kilt, 13 oz Premium Wool
KA013 – 6 Yds, $299 (fits up to about 38in waist)
KA013 – 9 yds, $439 (fits up to about 50in waist)
KA013 – 12 yds, $549 (fits 50in+ waist)
Made from medium weight 12/13oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. Tartan availability is more limited, but if you are going to go with modern tartan rather than homespun, and if your tartan happens to be available, we recommend a medium weight kilt. Medium weight tartan will hang better and take a crisper pleat than light weight tartan, while still being comfortable to wear.
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Special order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.