The Scottish cage, called tartan, is not only an ornament characterizing the country, but also its heritage and pride. This is a fabric obtained by weaving in a certain sequence of woolen or cotton threads.
There are several ways the word "tartan" appears. Some believe that the basis is taken from the word from the French language, meaning coarse
woolen fabric. Another opinion leads to a word from the ancient Italian dialect, which can be translated crosswise across. The second explanation is more suitable, since the threads in the fabric are intertwined in this way.
Plaid is a word known to all. This warm blanket, beloved by everyone, appeared in Scotland and was the ancestor of the current kilt - a traditional men's skirt. Initially, warriors wrapped themselves in a plaid, as in a toga, then they began to vary his methods of tying. To make a Scottish cage, the fabric is woven from pre-stained threads in the following sequence: one thread is taken and stretched first over two longitudinal threads, and then under them.
Modern choice of colors
This is now a Scottish cell has lost a certain semantic load, becoming a fashion trend in almost every season. Modern men and women choose the right color according to the occasion - for a suit, shoes, eye and hair color. The red Scottish cage was especially fond of the most daring and stylish girls who are not afraid to focus on themselves. Older or more modest men and women prefer tartan restrained brown and dark green shades.
Show your kilt and I'll tell you who you are
Initially, the color of the tartan used in clothing spoke of belonging to a particular genus, of territorial affiliation.
The fact is that for dyeing threads used natural dyes obtained from plants growing in the habitat of the clan. From the color of the kilt, it was possible to understand from afar whether anyone was approaching: his or her alien. During the battles, the soldiers determined their enemies and allies by the shade of the Scottish cage in their clothes.
Checkered fabric color palette
In the 19th century, artificial colors appeared, and the inexorable imagination of the Scots to create checkered fabrics of different colors and the size of the pattern immediately broke out. Wealthy families had several thematic outfits, one Scottish cage was for everyday wear, and the other for special occasions. Scots are still proud of their invention in the present and enjoy it not only on special occasions, but also on weekdays. The reason for creating a new cell can be any event that has occurred in life.
How many colors does the Scottish cage have?
There are registration commissions that count and record the emerging patterns of tartans that are assigned to families, clans, cities, settlements, companies and organizations. The world register has counted 3300 samples, and the Scottish - more than 6000. This significant difference is due to the fact that the register of Scotland continues to keep track of the latest colors. Everyone for a nominal fee can register their own colors and call it their name. One of the recent entries made in the Scottish register belongs to a resident of St. Petersburg, who came up with a new name cell.
Why so loved the Scottish cage in clothes
Alex Begg is a brand that has been producing checkered shawls, scarves and stoles since 1902. Until now, she uses manual labor in creating things, so products made of wool, cashmere, silk and angora are considered to be luxurious and are unquenchably popular all over the world. Fabrics that Begg produces independently are ordered by many fashion houses to create their own collections.
The Scottish fashion house of Eribe, whose founder was Rosemary Eribe, considers it his main task to give the national knitwear in a cage a fashionable modern cut and shape. Their calling card was bright colors and bold design decisions.
In the small Scottish town of Hawick, 250 craftsmen have been working for more than a century. They create luxurious sweaters and pullovers using the full knitting technique. The bottom line is that each part and part of the product is knitted separately on the machine, and then the finished product is assembled manually. The quality of such things is beyond competition and time.
Towards the end of the first half of the 20th century, Maurice Buchan opened a small weaving mill in the small mountain village of Lohkarron, where she began to make plaid. Now his collection has more than 700 colors, and his fabrics are bought by
Kevin Klein and
Vivienne Westwood.Fashion per kilt
Kilt is in fashion and will never go out of it! This piece of clothing has ceased to be a traditional outfit for Scottish warriors, it is worn by men and women around the world. Almost every fashion collection is complete without a kilt, as it is an inspiration for many famous couturiers.
It is presented at the shows in the classic version, as well as in the mini version, in dresses, or in daring combinations with other clothes. Stars and public people are invited to demonstrate the kilt, thus they designate themselves as an outstanding person. They say in their outfit: "If you want to be bright and successful, like me, the Scottish cage will help you!" The photos show that they are really right, because it is impossible to pass a man in a kilt.
Every year in New York, the show "Dressed in a Kilt", which is fully dedicated to the
Scottish skirt and imbued with the spirit of freedom of this wonderful country. This event gathers under one roof many fans and like-minded people, among whom are many actors, athletes, models, TV presenters and other public people. The show takes place in an unusual manner for this. Strong men with balls appear on the podium, depicting actions on the sports ground.
They run, throw the ball, all this happens in a kilt and to the fun of music. The unique triumph of the Scottish style, which is simply impossible to get bored.