Kilts are associated with Scottish and Irish heritage and have a long tradition as a part of Celtic culture. For Irish and Scottish gents, kilts can be a way to show off pride for their nationalities, and that leads to an important question–is it offensive for non-Scots to wear kilt?
Do You Have To Be Scottish To Wear A Kilt?
Another important thing to consider when you’re planning to wear a kilt and you’re not a Scot is the fit. A kilt that doesn’t fit well and is too short and tight or too baggy or sloppy might look like you are mocking Scotsmen. That’s why it’s best to choose a kilt that fits well. Better yet, have a kilt made specially to your specifications so that you’re guaranteed you will look your best in it.
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Although kilts are traditionally associated with Scotland, they are also long-established in Irish culture.Kilts are worn in both Scotland and Ireland as a symbol of pride and a celebration of their Celtic heritage, yet each country’s kilt has many differences which we’ll explore in this post.Scottish KiltThe original Scottish Kilt dates back to the 16th century where they once had practical appeal.
Kilts were worn almost exclusively by soldiers in the beginning because of their thick wool, long lengths and open bodies that allowed for warmth and easy freedom of movement.
There were no kilt factories back then, and each kilt was made carefully by hand with pride.
Over time, they became a symbol of the heritage and culture of Scotland and began to be worn by everyone.IRELANDMany believed that the Lein-croich was the first version of the Irish kilt, however, this was a long tunic in block color and is not a traditional Irish kilt.The Irish tartan was introduced as a symbol of Gaelic tradition during the rise of Irish nationalism and as a response to the ongoing anglicization of Ireland.The traditional kilt which is associated with Ireland is the Saffron Kilt.
The Saffron Kilt is mustard yellow in color, often with shamrock appliques down the pleat.Saffron Kilts were first worn by the Irish military in the British Army during the twentieth century, and it’s the most widely worn kilt in Ireland today.
Similarly, the Feileadh Mor was also worn by Scottish troops on the battlefield.TartanThis is where the Scottish and Irish kilts differ the most, as the tartan in which the kilts are made have very different origins and meanings.Scottish tartans are a representation of a Scottish clan, and each Scottish family has its own tartan, distinguished by their surname.