How to Avoid Kilt Pins Damaging Your Kilt

What is a kilt pin? Simply a wind weight in this day and age. Though at some periods in the past, kilt pins were used to help keep the front apron of the traditional kilt closed. For example, look at Victorian photos where the pin is worn higher up - on the lower thigh. This use became more and more superfluous as more kilts were made with hip straps. Do you have to wear a kilt pin with a kilt? No. it is mainly an added bit of "bling" for your highland outfit, though it does indeed help with preventing the front apron from flapping about. Kilt pins come in a shapes and sizes though the traditional design is usually long and skinny, often in the form of a sword. They may have a hinged pin and rotating clasp on the back, or two short pins with pinch-clasps. In either case, the pin can, over time, cause visible holes in the tartan. This damage is very minor, but sometimes noticeable and unattractive. Rocky runs down the ways to minimize the effects of the kilt pin on the kilt. -------------------------------------------------- WE HAVE A PASSION FOR HERITAGE Located in Spring City PA, USA Kilts is a team of American kilt makers who have been making men’s kilts in authentic clan tartans since 2003. We craft a full range of kilts right in our shop, from our budget casual kilt to our traditional machine sewn, hand-finished 8-Yard kilt. We specialize in all aspects of highland wear and Celtic clothing including Scottish, Irish and Welsh kilts and accessories. If you want your kilt made by an experienced American Kilt Maker, you’ve come to the right place! Subscribe to the channel for more videos like this one! Visit our website at: http://www.USAKilts.com Find Your Tartan/Clan: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries Follow us on Social Media! Facebook:   / usakilts   Instagram:   / usakilts   Twitter:   / usakilts   E-mail us at: [email protected]