In fact,
what we call a Scottish skirt is a national men's garment known as a kilt - a
piece of fabric that is not sewn in the form of a skirt, but is simply wrapped around
the waist and fastened with a belt.
It is
important to note that each Scottish clan has its own traditional color, which
is intertwined in the kilt pattern. The color of the Scottish skirt can
determine the affiliation of a person to a clan. Nowadays, this tradition is
almost lost, but the kilt itself is becoming increasingly popular. The only
obligatory pattern remains - the famous Scottish plaid.
It is
unlikely that the harsh Scots had a secret anticipation for women's fashion
when choosing this type of clothing. Practicality, due to the peculiarities of
the country's climate and its relief are the probable reasons for the
imposition of this tradition in clothing. Rough terrain, mountains, frequent
rains and moisture - in these cases, tight, wet pants could impede movement.
And the kilt gives complete freedom of movement. It allows you to climb to the
most inaccessible mountain areas. When wet, this garment dries much faster than
trousers, and at night the resourceful Scots used it as a blanket.
Gradually,
the benefits of the kilt were appreciated not only by the inhabitants of the
mountainous regions of Scotland, but also by the rest of the population. In the
middle of the XIX kilt gained unexpected popularity among the Scottish nobles
and intelligentsia. It is then perceived by everyone else, even by those living
abroad.
The kilt can be "big" or "small". The little kilt is actually what we call a Scottish skirt - the fabric that wraps around the thighs. The large kilt is a much larger canvas that you can start at the neck and reach to the heels.
And most importantly - traditionally both types do not involve wearing underwear - when the kilt originated, underwear did not exist in clothing.
