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  • What is the difference between Plaid and Tartan?

    What is the difference between Plaid and Tartan?

    While the two words share many similarities, they have distinct distinctions between “plaid” and” tartan” that need to be considered, especially with US and UK distinctions. “Tartan” is a term used to describe a cloth “tartan” refers to a type of cloth that is patterned with checkboxes interspersed lines, and more importantly, it is connected…

  • What is Tartan Fabric?

    What is Tartan Fabric?

    Tartan Fabric Tartan textiles are plaid patterns with names and backgrounds that are connected to a specific Scottish family. Most of these unique designs are located in archives of the past or online databases as tartans from clans. However, first, we need to make a note regarding the terminology. In America, the words “plaid” or…

  • What Is a Sport Kilt?

    What Is a Sport Kilt?

    A Sports Kilt is a classic kilt, similar to Scottish Tartan Kilts that are typically used for weddings. However, in this instance, the great kilt is different from wedding kilts. It’s a sports-themed Kilt, which is the reason for its name. It is designed for highland sporting events and games. Best Sport Kilts are lightweight…

  • How Do You Create Kilt Flashers?

    How Do You Create Kilt Flashers?

    Create Kilt Flashers Kilts are traditional Scottish clothes, Tactical kilts for males and girls made from tartan wool. It is a symbol of the individuality of a Scottish clan. Kilts have become more fashionable with various styles and colors and are more incorporated into daily attire. Wearing great kilt flashers constructed from the same tartan…

  • Are Kilts For Men Only?

    Are Kilts For Men Only?

    Kilts For Men The kilt is a knee-length skirt-like garment. Usually made of woolen cloth, kilts have a tartan pattern on them. However, the pattern and the type of cloth these are made of can change. By the time these great kilts are not only worn as a knee-length garment. These can also be worn…

  • Military Kilts in the 20th century

    Military Kilts in the 20th century

    Military Kilts A kilt is a collarless garment for men associated with Scottish and Irish traditions. Kilts have a long tradition as part of Celtic culture and are worn in many parts of the world. For Irish and Scottish people, wearing a tailored kilt is a way to show pride in their Celtic heritage. This…

  • Difference between Tartan and Plaid

    Difference between Tartan and Plaid

    Tartan The word “tartan” refers to cloth with patterns of intersecting lines colored checkboxes and is associated with a clan. Tartan design acquired a national significance not only in Scotland but universally, it’s made up of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands or threads of colors whose variations are symbolic of the various clans that have…

  • What do kilt colors mean

    What do kilt colors mean

    Kilt Colors Mean Well, the history of the kilt starts from the 16th century where the whole woolen piece of cloth was worn by the military people to defend from the enemy. With the passage of time, the tactical kilt started being worn by the general public of Scotland and Ireland. The current form of…

  • Scottish gifts that will show you care

    Scottish gifts that will show you care

    Scottish Gifts As Christmas approaches, it’s time to start thinking about creative gift ideas If you’re still undecided on a gift idea, culturally-themed gifts are a great way to show that you understand and appreciate other people’s traditions. So, if a special occasion is pushing for that special Scottish in your life, give a wonderful…

  • HOW TO WEAR TARTAN IF YOU’RE NOT SCOTTISH

    HOW TO WEAR TARTAN IF YOU’RE NOT SCOTTISH

    HOW TO WEAR TARTAN Tartan, also known as plaid’s classy cousin, is one of my favorite patterns. I love how tartan pieces go with anything from grunge rocker chic to classic Kate Middleton style. Pairing tights with a feminine cardigan or pairing distressed jeans with biker boots can completely change the look depending on how…