How To Fold A Great Kilt

Before knowing How To Fold A Great Kilt? you must know about this ancient cultural dress of Scotland. The great kilt is the great form of the kilt which is still popular in this modern era. It is also called the father of the kilt because it is the original form of the kilt. Every culture has a history, without history, no culture exists.

The great kilt is the unstitched large piece of woolen fabric that is wrapped on the full body in such a way the plain area in the front side while the pleated area at the backside and the excess fabric will be over the right shoulder.

About Great Kilt

The ancient name of this type of kilt is Feileadh Mòr. This is the Gaelic word which is mean great kilt. The highlanders used both words in the 16th century. However, the great kilt is not a kilt at all, it is just a big cloth piece of wool that is worn on the full body. The person who wants to wear a great kilt does not need to wear anything beneath the great kilt.

In the ancient period, only military men and Royal kings were familiar with this term because they discovered the great kilt for their purposes. They wanted to wear a large piece of wool during the war in order to defend themselves from the attack of the enemies. This woolen cloth was available in a few tartans. The tartan term was also discovered in that ancient time. The wool fabric which has two or more criss-cross patterns is called tartans. Every Scottish family has its own tartan which differentiates this family from other nations or other families.

When General Public Worn Great Kilt

The general public of Scotland started wearing kilts in the 16th century. Although Feileadh Mòr was only designed for the Royal families and military men. The great kilts were made with wool and the wool fabric protects from cold weather and this is the main reason why the general public likes this clothing. Mostly old people were wearing the great kilt in a shawl style, to protect the full body. With the passage of time, the people of Scotland make different household items with a wool cloth. They mostly make blankets, pillow covers, glovers, table mats, etc.

Ban On Using Tartan

The Royal king of Scotland imposes the ban on using tartan or plaid. This ban was exempt for the Royal family and the army. The main reason for imposing this ban was that there was a shortage of wool in the country. The good news is that the ban was lifted after 40 years and after that, the general people again made different household items and wore tartan fabrics.

How Many Yards In A Great Kilt?

In ancient times the 9-yard fabric was used for making the great kilt, it was the minimum requirement for the great kilt. Today’s great kilt has no 9-yard fabric concept. In fact, the 9-yard fabric is also not used for making shorter kilts which are also called modern kilts.

However, the main reason for using 9-yard fabric in that ancient era was that people wanted to protect themselves from winter and enemies. After some centuries, the 4 yards, 6 yards, and the 8-yard fabric was used for making great kilts.

In today’s modern life, 4 yards, 6 yards, and 8-yard fabrics are commonly used in great kilts and it depends on the size of the kilt wearer. If your waist size is 34-inches then you should cut the 4-yard fabric. Similarly, if your waist size is between 35 inches to 44 inches then you should cut 6-yard fabric. While if your waist size is more than 44 inches then you should go with 8-yard fabric.

How to Wear a Great Kilt?

The great kilt is the woolen fabric that is worn at the full body but the way of wearing the great kilt is different than wearing shawls. You must understand about the great kilt and note down all important points in your notebook. However, it is not difficult to wear a great kilt but it is unique clothing for the new person.

Fabric For Great Kilt
Pleating Great Kilt
Wrapping Great Kilt
Wearing the Great Kilt

Step 1- Fabric For Great Kilt

First of all, you need fabric for making the finest quality great kilt. However, there are too many tartan fabrics available these days but if you have a clan then must use that clan tartan for making the great kilt otherwise you can choose your favorite tartan. You must cut the fabric according to your size as we discussed above.

Step 2- Pleating Great Kilt

The pleating is a very important part because the Scottish man loves pleating and it differentiates the kilt from shorts. For accurate pleating, you must lay the woolen fabric on the ground. You must start doing manual pleating at the center of the fabric which leaves the left and right sides of the fabric non-pleated.

Step 3- Wrapping Great Kilt

Now you must lay down the belt on the center of the fabric which is the pleated area. After that, lay down on the center area in such a way that the pleated area and belt on your backside. Now, you put the left side nonpleated fabric over the right side of the front apron and then put the right side non-pleated fabric over your left side of the front apron. The belt will now be visible and fasten belt with a buckle.

Step 4- Wearing the Great Kilt

Stand up and hold the extra fabric on your backside. One side of the fabric should be hung over the right shoulder while the other end of the fabric moves from the left side and joins the right shoulder. You can fasten both ends with a pin or a brooch. This is the true way of wearing the traditional great kilt.