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Kilts

Kilts

Musgrave, Eric
Nicholsby, Howie

Hardcover

Series: Quarterbound Cultures Collection

Fashion & AccessoriesGeneral Photography

Publisher Price: $35.00

PREORDER - Expected ship date April 20, 2027

ISBN10: 1838867619
ISBN13: 9781838867614
Publisher: Amber Books
Published: Apr 20 2027
Pages: 224
Language: English
With 200 photographs and illustrations covering every aspect of how kilts are made and worn, Kilts provides a compact, accessible guide to understanding this cultural garment and what it signifies about its wearer.

Kilts explores the renowned garment of Scottish Highland tradition. The kilt is an iconic symbol of Scotland, shaped by its landscapes, culture, traditions, craftsmanship, and history. From its early origins to modern-day styles, the garment has continued to evolve into the 21st century.

From the rugged Highlands to modern celebrations around the world, this book explores the origins and evolution of the kilt up to its role in 21st century Scotland, revealing how a practical Highland garment became one of Scotland's most recognizable symbols. Discover the distinctive language of tartan, meet the historic clans and families connected with Scotland's tartan heritage, while learning how clan identity, regional traditions, and later developments influenced the kilts we recognize today. Explore the kilt's structure and construction, including pleats, aprons, straps, buckles, waistbands, and the distinctive details that give the garment its character.

Rich in history, design, and cultural detail, this book offers an engaging journey through the origins, uses, clans, craftsmanship, and enduring appeal of the Scottish kilt whether you are discovering kilts for the first time or already fascinated by Scotland's woven heritage.

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