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I have a friend who’s daughter is learning dance. She has ordered the most beautiful kilts for her daughter. I was curious about the different kilt styles and from what type of material they are made. The kilt on the woman in the picture is a wedding kilt. I think is absolutely gorgeous.
The word kilt comes from the Scots word kilt meaning to tuck up the clothes around the body. The website, www.heritageofscotland.com is a great place to see many styles of kilts. The Sottish kilt was originally made for men who worked in rugged terrain. The loose fit allowed more comfort and durability than their country garb would endure. Sometimes, grease was used to make the kilt waterproof. I always thought kilts were worn when they dressed up for a festival or party! Now I know they were more commonly worn for work.

Heritage of Scotland has kilts, kilt accessories and jewelry. The plaids, or tartans, of the scottish kilt represent different clans. The plaid pictured represents the Antrim clan.

The blue tartan represents the Fermanagh Clan.

Quote from 1746

“The garb is certainly very loose, and fits men inured to it to go through great fatigues, to make very quick marches, to bear out against the inclemency of the weather, to wade through rivers, and shelter in huts, woods, and rocks upon occasion; which men dressed in the low country garb could not possibly endure.”