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Andrew McAlindon on Instagram: "Here is a demonstration on how to wear the Great Kilt! Huge thanks to @scottishgeologist for being my volunteer! The Great Kilt, also known as the belted plaid, is one of the most iconic garments associated with Scotland. Originating around the 16th century, it was worn as a practical and versatile piece of clothing that could serve as a cloak, a blanket, or even a shelter. Today, the Great Kilt remains a popular and highly-regarded symbol of Scottish culture The Great Kilt was first mentioned in writing in the late 16th century, but it’s likely that it was worn in some form before then. Originally, it was made from a single length of woolen cloth that was pleated and draped around the body, with the ends brought up and fastened at the shoulder with a bro Scotland Kilt, Great Kilt, Scottish History, Scottish Culture, Scottish Kilts, Standard Dress, A Blanket, Kilt, 16th Century
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Andrew McAlindon on Instagram: "Here is a demonstration on how to wear the Great Kilt! Huge thanks to @scottishgeologist for being my volunteer! The Great Kilt, also known as the belted plaid, is one of the most iconic garments associated with Scotland. Originating around the 16th century, it was worn as a practical and versatile piece of clothing that could serve as a cloak, a blanket, or even a shelter. Today, the Great Kilt remains a popular and highly-regarded symbol of Scottish…

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Andrew McAlindon on Instagram: "This is the grandfather of the modern kilt, ‘the Great Kilt’ Its name in Gaelic means “great wrap.” Another name for this garment is breacan-an-feileadh, which means “tartan wrap.” (It should be mentioned that at this early period, tartan did not mean “clan tartan.” There were no named tartan patterns and individual tartans bore no significance as far as clan, family or district.) In English this garment is typically referred to as a “great kilt” or “belted plaid.” These names all are descriptive of the garment. In its most basic form it is a length of cloth, usually (though not always) of tartan. This wrap, or blanket, is referred to as a plaid. It is wide enough to reach from the knees to above the head (usually 50” to 60”) and is usually about four to f Great Kilt Men, Hot Scottish Men, Kilt Pattern, Great Kilt, Modern Kilts, Kilt Belt, Scottish Man, Scottish Kilts, Tartan Kilt
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Andrew McAlindon on Instagram: "This is the grandfather of the modern kilt, ‘the Great Kilt’ Its name in Gaelic means “great wrap.” Another name for this garment is breacan-an-feileadh, which means “tartan wrap.” (It should be mentioned that at this early period, tartan did not mean “clan tartan.” There were no named tartan patterns and individual tartans bore no significance as far as clan, family or district.) In English this garment is typically referred to as a “great kilt” or “belted…

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Wearing The Great Plaid ~ Reminds me of the scene with Roger & Brianna in The Fiery Cross: "All right," he said with resignation. "Laugh if ye must." Getting into a belted plaid wasn't the most dignified thing a man could do, given the the most efficient method was to lie down on the pleated fabric and roll like a sausage on a girdle. His struggles--rather deliberately exaggerated--were rewarded by Brianna's giggling. How To Wear Belts, Great Kilt, Scottish Dress, Scottish Clothing, Scotland History, Great Scot, Scotland Forever, Celtic Heritage, Scottish Kilts
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Wearing The Great Plaid ~ Reminds me of the scene with Roger & Brianna in The Fiery Cross: "All right," he said with resignation. "Laugh if ye must." Getting into a belted plaid wasn't the most dignified thing a man could do, given the the most efficient method was to lie down on the pleated fabric and roll like a sausage on a girdle. His struggles--rather deliberately exaggerated--were rewarded by Brianna's giggling.

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