Celtic Cultures

Kilts

Early Kilts. The early kilt was in two different forms: the philamore (the great kilt, also known as the belted plaid,as worn in the illustration above) and the philabeg (small kilt).

The great kilt is a version consisting of five or so yards of 60 inches wide tartan which you pleat and put on with a belt to hold it on, there is no sewing involved.

The early kilt which we make ( as modelled here by our friend, Dietrich) is a version more like a modern kilt where it is sewn as a garment. The difference between an early philabeg and a modern kilt is that the modern kilt has stitched down pleats and swings from the hips, where the early philabeg swings from the waist and the pleats are not stitched down. The early kilt tended to be worn much shorter, above the knee, and was not fringed at the side of the apron (front panel).

Click for better look at pleats.

PHILABEG (small kilt), 2 styles Early and Modern. Both are made of 100% wool and available in your choice of tartans. PRICES: Early, $300 if we supply tartan or $100 for labor, if you supply the tartan. Modern $575, includes tartan. The kilts are custom-made to order and take about 8- 10 weeks for delivery, sometimes faster and sometimes slower. Please send the following measurements when you order: 1. waist; 2. waist to hips; 3. hips; 4. hip to hem. This is the measurement (#4) for the kilt's length, modern kilts generally end at the knee- or 1" above floor when kneeling. Early kilts ended above the knee, how short is up to you! Maximum length for Early kilts is 27" waist to hem.

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