Great Kilt (New York, NY)

Great Kilt

The great kilt is a traditional Scottish garment with a special position in Scottish history and culture. It is also known as the feile mor or breacan a fh ilidh in Scottish Gaelic. It served as a forerunner to the more contemporary well-known and comfortable kilt. A description of the great kilt is given below Appearance The great kilt is a sizable rectangle- or square-shaped piece of cloth that is typically fashioned from wool tartan or another material. A particular Scottish clan or territory is frequently represented by the tartan design. It is substantially longer and wider than a modern kilt measuring roughly 4 to 6 feet wide and 6 to 9 feet long. Usually the kilt s wearer would lay the large garment on the ground before folding and pleating it.