Originally Posted by
Nick the DSM
that's not what I meant.
What I mean is for example is these Irish Tartans and solid colored kilts, IMO, is like their own representation of themselves with a Scottish way of doing it.
Does anyone understand? I just can't get around to explaining any clearer.
Irish County tartans are a recent Scot weavers product... Now the solid color kilts have probably been around as long as the tartan kilts... The Irish have just used two colors... Saffron, which is a well known color in the Irish clothing history, and green, which has a been the the color that represents Ireland as a whole.. But again.... Solid colors are not an Irish only ideal... just read Matt Newsomes blogs on it...
One thing bothers me about this thread.... It seems to be... Anyone can wear a kilt... In any tartan they want... But not the Irish, and heaven forbid they wear a solid color kilt. I like probably most Irish blood members on this forum, can trace family lines through Scotland too.. Its only the Irish is only one generation away. I am proud of all of my ancestors, because it who I am today.
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