What is the significance of the Scottish and Irish wearing kilts?
The significance of the Scottish and Irish wearing kilts is a topic that has been discussed for centuries. The kilt originated in ancient Scotland, with Gaelic peoples adopting it as their national dress during the 18th century. Kilt designs come from a variety of sources: the draping of animal skins or tartan wool was used to keep warm against the cold and wet weather at home; some have suggested that they were also adopted as part of an emulation by Gaels who had become accustomed to seeing Highland troops abroad, while others believe they were introduced by Norse invaders who populated western Scotland in early medieval times.
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Kilts are the traditional garment of Scotland, worn as part of highland dress by both sexes and all ages; they can be seen at national events such as football matches and other celebrations. Kilts come in a variety of designs: from simple homespun types made from wool or tweed to more elaborate versions with silk-based tartan patterns or even fur trimming for winter wear (though these may not technically qualify as true kilts). The kilt for men first became popular among Scots during the 18th century, when clan chiefs began wearing them instead of their previous coat-style garments. Clan members were obliged to follow suit, so that gradually almost everyone outside military circles was dressed in this fashion.
The kilt is distinctive, not only for its wearing by Scots and Irish but also by the unique way of tying it at the waist: a wide belt (or "garter") wraps around from back to front over one shoulder, then up across the chest forming an X shape; a smaller loop of fabric goes round your hips with another strap going through it before being tied off at front level. Kilts are made both as formal dress or informal wear and come in various tartan patterns that can be specific to certain clans or families.
Kilts first came into use among Highland troops as they were easy to don on campaign without assistance - you simply untie them just below the knee, shaking them into a neat pile and then rolling the lower edge to create a sort of skirt. It's not always done, but it does make for easier movement on horseback or when climbing hillsides in pursuit of game - which is probably why they have become something of an icon among Scots as well as Irishmen.
Long-form content: Conclusion: The kilt was originally adopted by Gaelic peoples during the 18th century.
