A History of Scottish Kilts从古至今话苏格兰裙.doc

A History of Scottish Kilts从古至今话苏格兰裙
Scottish kilts originate from the 16th century, when they were traditionally worn as full-length garments by Gaelic-speaking male Highlanders2) of northern Scotland. Typically, the garments were draped3) over the shoulder or pulled over4) the head as cloaks5). The wearing of Scottish kilts mon during the 1720s, when the British military used them as their formal uniforms. The knee-length kilt, similar to the modern kilt of today, did not develop until the late 17th or early 18th century.
Early Scottish kilts were made using self-colored6) garments, which were white or dull brown, green or black as opposed to the multicolored plaids7) or tartan8) designs recognized today. As dyeing9) and weaving techniques improved during the late 1600s, tartan patterns were developed, and these plaid designs became native to Scotland using tartan cloth.
The "great kilt" and belted10) plaid evolved from the tartan wrap11), when woolen wraps and plaids began to emerge as a highly desirable form of fashion and a sign of cultural affluence12). In time, the garments were worn gathered at the waist in what became the belted plaid. The belted plaid became a popular dress among Highland men during the 17th century and as late as 1
822, when they were worn largely for ceremonial purposes as opposed to being a part of everyday dress.
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