If you recall one of our earlier posts on How To Choose A Kilt, we shared some basic information regarding what a tartan is, with a little bit of history behind its origins. Today, I want to talk more about the history of the tartan, since there seems to be a lot of uncertainty regarding […]
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The myriad of tartans available, which we’ve discussed before, never ceases to amaze me! Luckily, most of you who know which clan your ancestors originated from probably know a thing or two about the history of your familial roots. As we mentioned before, for those of us who are clan-less, it’s more than common to […]
So, we’ve given ye a bit of insight on how to choose a kilt, pick the perfect tartan, and select the best kilt accessories for the complete Scottish look. After sharing some common accessories available for achieving the perfect Kommando Kilt attire, I began wondering how one of the most popular “must-have” accessories – the sporran […]
Now that you’re all sorted out with your perfectly fitted tartan kilt, let’s accessorize! What’s a Scottish outfit without all the accessories, eh? First, let’s begin with the Fly Paid. What’s a Fly Paid you ask? Well, only the flyest accessory of them all! The Fly Plaid is a long piece of fabric, sort of […]
Now that you got the gist of the different styles of kilts and tartans available, determining how to get adequately fitted for one of these buggers is a whole different story! After the sett is chosen, deciding on how to tailor the kilt correctly is often a concern. Traditionally. the waist of the kilt is […]
In our last blog post, we introduced the basics behind the origins of different styles of kilts that exist, as well as the different types offered exclusively at Kommando Kilts. Just as promised, this week we’ll get into the details of how to select the right tartans (err, pattern) for yer kilt! Now comes the […]
Selecting the right kilt may seem overwhelming at first with the myriad of patterns and styles readily available at your disposal. However, it’s much simpler than you’d expect, especially with some help from seasoned experts like ourselves. Before you dive into choosing the perfect Celtic attire, it’s always a good idea to learn a lil’ […]