How do I know what tartan is mine?

To find your clan or family tartan, simply key in your surname (without words like “tartan” or “clan”) into our Family Finder. You’ll be provided with a list of potential names to choose from.

How tight should a kilt be?

Pull the tape TIGHT; as tight as the kilt would need to be to stay up. Please note your measurements can vary throughout the day, you can take multiple measurements to get an average. Our Economy, Standard & Heavyweight kilts are offered in EVEN waist sizes 30″- 52″ (subject to available stock).

How long is a kilt supposed to be?

TIP The kilt length is generally about a third of the mans overall height. e.g. 6ft = 72inches. A third of this is 24 and would be generally about right. It should not be more than a third for the hipster fit.

Are kilts Irish or Scottish?

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.

How high should a kilt sit?

However, standard kilts should always be worn to the middle of the knee cap, while military kilts are worn a little shorter to the top of the knee cap. When measuring the kilt length, the wearer should kneel and have someone take a measurement from where the top of the kilt will sit, down to the floor.

How do you wear a great kilt?

Put the belt on.
Lay down on the bed with the knees at the edge of bed.
Lay out the kilt fabric with hem edge along the edge of the bed.
Pleat the fabric so there are three sections, 1/2 hip of pleats, with 1/2 hip of apron on each side.
Lay down on pleated part with knees at edge of bed.

What is the purpose of a sporran?

The sporran (/ˈspɒrən/; Scottish Gaelic for “purse”), a traditional part of male Scottish Highland dress, is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless kilt. Made of leather or fur, the ornamentation of the sporran is chosen to complement the formality of dress worn with it.