Musings

n the 18th century, Thomas Rawlinson, an English ironworks owner in Inverness, commissioned a Small Kilt inspired by the Great Kilt but without its upper part. His new design featured a tailored fit with sewn-in pleats, making it a less cumbersome alternative for his workers.

The kilt is a historical garment dating back to the 16th century. It has evolved over the centuries from the “little wrap” feileadh beg to the”big wrap” feileadh mor. It has evolved from a belted plaid into an intricately constructed garment, traditionally an 8m of cloth wrapped round featuring pleats at the rear.

The kilt is a historical garment dating back to the 16th century. It has evolved over the centuries from the “little wrap” feileadh beg to the”big wrap” feileadh mor. It has evolved from a belted plaid into an intricately constructed garment, traditionally an 8m of cloth wrapped round featuring pleats at the rear.