Tartan and Kilts

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Tartan and Kilts
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Tartan

• Tartan is a pattern of crisscrossed horizontal
  and vertical bands in multiple colours.
• Tartan is particularly associated with Celtic
  countries, especially Scotland.
• In the mid 1800's, specific tartans became
  associated with Scottish clans
• The number of colours in Celtic Tartan, depended
  on the rank of the person who is wearing the
  tartan, therefore the King or most important
  person would have the most colours.

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Clan tartans

• The tartan of a Scottish clan is a sequence of
  unique colours and shades for use by members of
  that clan for kilts, ties, and other garments and
  decorations.
• Every clan with a society has at least one
  distinct tartan.
• Members of the British Royal Family wear the
  Royal Stewart Tartan.
• There are also distinct tartans for military
  forces and also certain football teams.

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The History of Tartan

• The Earliest Tartan can be found in the 3rd and
  4th AD.
• In the 17th and 18th century Tartan was seen to
  be characteristic of Scottish Highland Dress.
• By 1819 there was over 250 different tartans.
• Now there are over 4000 unique tartans.

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The Tartan Army

• The Tartan Army is the name given to the fans of
  the Scottish National Football Team.

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Tartan Day

• Tartan Day is celebrated in America, Australia
  and New Zealand.
• This is because in America 30 million people
  claim to have Scottish Descent.
• In America it is celebrated on the day of the
  Declaration of Arbroath.
• In New Zealand and Australia it is celebrated on
  the anniversary of the Act of Proscription.

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The Kilt

• A kilt is a traditional garment of modern
  Scottish and Celtic culture typically worn by
  men.
• The Kilt is like a skirt worn by Scottish Men.
• The Kilt is normally made with around 5 metres of
  fabric.
• And the material is very heavy.
• The Kilt is made of Tartan material.

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Highland Dancing

• Kilts are also worn as part of the Scottish
  traditional dress for girls as well, in
  particular in Highland Dancing.

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Kilts in Other Countries.

• Kilts are often worn in other countries including
  Wales and Ireland.
• The 3 main Irish Kilts, the Irish National Kilt,
  the Tara Kilt and The St Patrick Kilt.
• The Welsh National Kilt is in the Welsh National
  colours which are Green, Red and White.

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When do People normally wear Kilts?

• Kilts are normally worn at Weddings and other
  important occasions.
• Members of Pipe Bands also wear Kilts.
• People also wear kilts to rugby and football
  matches when Scotland are playing.
• The Kilt is worn with a jacket, belt, sporran and
  special shoes and socks.

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