There are different tales about what to do with the ribbons and what they signify: Married vs, single, highland vs, lowland, etc.
Originally Posted by
thescot
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However, the modern ribbon is superfluous, and is strictly an ornament, if you will. And it should be tied like the old ones.
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This is the true story. The ribbons were originally used to size the hat to the individual when balmorals were made a standard size. This would of course required tying the ribons together.
Since balmorals are now made in different sizes, the ribbons are no longer needed and are just decoration. Do with them what you will.
I personally tie mine. I think it looks better and I can't stand the ribbons dangling against my neck.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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