[Ansteorra] Kilts

[Stefan li Rous]

Greetings Gavin,

Lady Grainne has it right. Within our time period, the kilt was actually worn for only a very short time and only among the highland Scots. However, if that fits, I think there are some more details on folding kilts and what to wear with them in these Florilegium files. 

Please note, that while there were some regional colors used in period, the idea of "clan tartans" where each clan had its own pattern is a 19th C creation. In period the kilt would have been made out of wool. You may decide that you wish to use a different material due to cost and Ansteorra's warm climate, at least for now.

Here are those files in the CLOTHING section of the Florilegium, which might help you further with kilts and Scottish clothing. 

cl-Scot-fem-art (14K) 7/ 2/96 Scottish women's clothing.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/cl-Scot-fem-art.html

cl-Scot-male-art (18K) 6/20/96 Scottish men's clothing.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/cl-Scot-male-art.html

cl-Scotland-msg (114K) 10/31/01 Clothing of Scotland. folding of kilts.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/cl-Scotland-msg.html

Stefan

On Jan 24, 2011, at 7:23 PM, Chelsea Durham wrote:

> You need 9 yards of a 54-60 inch wide fabric. You can sometimes find this discounted at your local fabric store. I don't normally shop for kilt fabric anymore so I'm not sure anymore. The sash draping over the shoulder is due to how the kilt is folded/pleated. 
> 
> -Lady Grainne Kathleen NicPadraig MacDaniel 
> 
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>> I'm Gavin Rede from Raven's Fort. I'm looking for an economical way of making a kilt with the sash draping over my shoulder. Since I'm of little means, I wonder if there is someone who can donate a kilt or how to make one at a low cost?

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