Belted Plaid, Great Kilt ( Polyviscose) - 4 Yard
VAT incl.: €210.00* VAT excl. : €176.47
Available, delivery time: Made to order
Great Kilt or féileadh-mór. This large, blanket-like piece of fabric was almost universally worn as a garment in the Scottish Highlands from around the 16th to the early 18th century. It was intended as an all-weather garment and was simply held as a large piece of cloth, fastened with a belt and folded in a precise manner.
Our Great Kilt is made with "Cheater Pleats," as seen in the pictures above. The edge of the apron is fringed, and the belt loops are placed according to your size. You will receive a large, double-width, pleated piece of clothing with belt loops on the outside. The width of the fabric is divided into three parts, tailored to your waist and seat measurements: the middle part will be the pleated part, then the two sides will form the inner and outer apron. One side will be hemmed, and the other will be fringed, helping you to recognize which side to fold first and which to fold after. To wear the Great Kilt, simply insert the belt into the loops, lay it on the ground, and lie down on it. You will first fold the inner apron, then the outer apron, secure the belt over it, and then be ready to stand up. The upper half falls over it, and then you can arrange it as you like. We also offer a small book on how to wrap it over the shoulder.
Our Great Kilt is made by our own trained kilt makers in Scotland. To ensure a perfect fit, we recommend measuring your waist and seat size snugly around the belly button or largest part of the seat area. The kilt length should be measured from the top of the hip to navel height, up to the upper or middle of the knee. As a rule of thumb, the kilt length should not be shorter than one-third of your height. It's always best to ask someone for help with this measurement as you'll bend forward and shorten the length if you do it yourself. Finally, give us your size in feet and inches, and we'll check that the kilt length looks proportional.”
Fabric:
Polyester Tartan fabric made in the UK by Marton Mills.
Hard wearing, sturdy material. Ideal for upholstery. Also used for making children's kilts, skirts, waistcoats, trousers, etc. Offering comfort and durability, to withstand wear and tear.
Composition: Polyester/Viscose Twill
Weight: 11oz (375glm 250gsm)
Price per metre, approx. 140 cm width