Difference between revisions of "Kilt"
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| − | The kilt is part of the traditional clothing of [[Scotland]]. It consists of heavy fabric wrapped around the waist of the wearer down to knee length and ordinarily | + | The kilt is part of the traditional clothing of [[Scotland]]. It consists of heavy fabric wrapped around the waist of the wearer down to knee length and ordinarily bears a tartan pattern of the wearer's clan. [[Image:JackMcConnell.png|right|thumb|Jack McConnell. 3rd.First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007, wearing a kilt.]] |
| − | + | In modern times the kilt is often worn with underwear, but traditionally it was not. | |
Green kilts are worn in Ireland; and male apparel in other parts of the world has also bees described as kilts. | Green kilts are worn in Ireland; and male apparel in other parts of the world has also bees described as kilts. | ||
[[Category:Scotland]] | [[Category:Scotland]] | ||
Revision as of 13:22, May 9, 2007
The kilt is part of the traditional clothing of Scotland. It consists of heavy fabric wrapped around the waist of the wearer down to knee length and ordinarily bears a tartan pattern of the wearer's clan.
File:JackMcConnell.png
Jack McConnell. 3rd.First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007, wearing a kilt.
In modern times the kilt is often worn with underwear, but traditionally it was not.
Green kilts are worn in Ireland; and male apparel in other parts of the world has also bees described as kilts.