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Irish Tartan Kilts a Rich History
By Celtic Cottage
Irish tartan kilts are just a number of many kilts that are available for people to wear. Many people think that the Irish tartan kilts are some of the most beautiful ones that they have ever seen. Some people though also only consider that an Irish tartan kilt or any kilt for that matter is nothing other than a skirt for men which is not true. One thing that people do not consider is the history that is behind the Irish tartan kilts. Here some of the historical aspects that many people do not think about when they consider the Irish tartan kilts.
The first thing is that much debate ranges on where the kilt originated and will continue for quite some time. However, some people believe that the Irish tartan kilt came from the ancient Caledonia race of the Celts and was worn as a sign of nobility in the ancient world. So instead of being as what some people of today view a kilt as it is actually a sign of a noble and regal lifestyle.
The second thing that you might not realize is that the clan tartan kilt didn’t come about until after the 1600 era and prior to that it was basically wear what you wanted to at the time. However, the word tartan is actually meaning of the pattern that they have for the weaving involved in the Irish tartan kilts. So the historical significance of it being a tartan is more of the pattern weaving which helped the early kilts start coming about in a pattern which would later lead to the clan tartans.
The clan tartans came about some time after the tartan themselves. They decided after a revolution that they wanted to distinguish themselves in some pattern that people would know where they were from and the wealth status of them. This pattern is why you have specific colors for the different Irish tartan clan kilts. The specific history of each Irish tartan kilt is very rich and storied as well.
While many people will just consider the Irish tartan kilt as a form of a dress you will want to remember that they are not a dress or skirt of any form. Instead an Irish tartan kilt is a sign of the nobility of the time who used the specific color patterns to show where they are from and what kind of wealth that they had.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
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Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
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