The Rise of Stylish Scottish Kilts with Everyday Functionality

 

 

 

The humble kilt has a long-standing history, as colorful and as sturdy as its Scottish roots. Fast forward to the 21stcentury, however, and it’s now evolved into something that’s not only practical and utilitarian but also fashionable.

What is a Kilt?

Kilts are designed with vertical pleated tartan cloth. Originally a traditional dress for Scottish men and women, it covers all the way to the knee. It is worn as a wrap-around, secured by straps and buckles on both ends. Traditional, typical kilts are commonly made of twill woven worsted wool. It can use up as much as 6 to 8 yards of single-width cloth, while a double-width tartan fabric can get about 3 to 4 yards.

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Traditional Kilts To The Modern Utility Kilt

If there’s one thing that can be send about the people from Scotland, it’s that they love two things – their football, and their kilts. While most people outside of Scotland think of kilts as simply a plaid skirt that men wear, there’s actually more to it than meets the eye.

History of Kilts

The kilt is considered to be the national dress of Scotland. Considered a garment to be worn on special occasions by many, it actually has deep cultural and historical roots. Kilts have been around since the 16th century. The term is a Scot word that referred to garment tuck up around the body. A number of records point to the tartan wrap as the origin of kilts.
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