Evolution of the modern kilt.

**Downunder Kilt** · 9th April 14, 07:45 PM

In one of Matt Newsome's papers he states that kilts used to be fastened with pins http://albanach.org/articles.html?ht...asons_why.html and I am sure I have read somewhere that ribbon type tape was used to fasten kilts also (cannot currently find the reference though) Cheers

**OC Richard** · 9th April 14, 08:27 PM

Yes I've seen photos of old army kilts with no buckles, the fabric in certain places somewhat worn and torn from repeated pinning. I believe that this was standard in the Napoleonic period but I have no idea when straps & buckles started being used, and when pinning ceased.

About the strap that threads through a hole in the kilt, it isn't always so, and some kilts were made with that buckle on the inside, so no hole needed.

**Tobus** · 10th April 14, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

In one of Matt Newsome's papers he states that kilts used to be fastened with pins http://albanach.org/articles.html?ht...asons_why.html and I am sure I have read somewhere that ribbon type tape was used to fasten kilts also (cannot currently find the reference though) Cheers

My memory may be playing tricks on me, but I think Peter (figheadair) has posted an article about a historical military kilt that indeed used a ribbon tape method of holding it closed.