Henderson Tartan Kilt- 8 Yard | Perfect Choice For Men

Tartan 

Tartan is a historically and culturally significant pattern that is made of up crossing horizontal and vertical bands or threads of colors. The Tartan patterns were simply different regional checked-cloth patterns, chosen by the wearer's preference—in the same way as people nowadays choose what colors and patterns they like in their clothing, without particular reference to propriety. It was not until the mid-nineteenth century that many patterns were created and artificially associated with Scottish clans, families, or institutions who were (or wished to be seen as) associated in some way with a Scottish heritage.

The different kinds of tartans can be broken down by color into three categories: modern, muted, and ancient. These categories simply reflect the type of dye or coloring agent that was used to create the tartan. The colors themselves can range all across the rainbow and have meanings such as blue, symbolizing bodies of water, green for forests and prairies or yellow for crops, depending on the regional backgrounds

The registration and naming of official clan tartans began in April of 1815. Many of the people during that time had no idea what their tartan might be or what it meant but were ready to comply with the registration. Today, the tartan and “clan tartan” is a crucial part of a Scottish clan. Most Scottish clans will have many different tartans correlated with their name, and several clans even have official tartan patterns. More tartans can be created and added to the list of clan tartans, but they must be approved by the clan chief, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and then finally the Advisory Committee on Tartan

Henderson Tartan Kilt (Henderson Tartan)

Origin

Henderson Tartan

The Clan Henderson (Clann Eanruig) is a Scottish clan. The clan's historical seat is at Fordell Castle in Dalgety Bay, Fife. The current clan chief is Alistair Henderson of Fordell. There are three origins for the Scottish surname of Henderson. The Hendersons who lived in the Scottish Borders seem to be simply the sons of Henry, and here the name is often found in the variant of Henryson. Although these Hendersons were not a significant power in the Borders they were still classed as a riding clan. In about 1374 William Henderson was chamberlain of Lochmaben Castle.He is believed to have died in about 1395. There were also Hendersons who were septs of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe and septs of the Clan Gunn in the far north of the country.There is no known connection between the Hendersons of Clan Gunn and Clan MacDonald or the Hendersons of the Scottish Borders

Design

The Henderson Tartan Kilt is a subtle tartan kilt that can be worn with virtually any kilt attire and is great for both casual and formal wear alike. The kilt primarily features a forest green color that is accented by translucent lines of black. Running horizontally and vertically in thin stripes, you will find a golden yellow streak. Accompanying these streaks are white lines that run in both directions as well. Get this kilt made precisely to your measurements by choosing your hip size, kilt length, fell measurement and waist size. You can also choose the style of your hardware and add on accessories.

Henderson Tartan Kilt

Pleats

Pleats can be arranged relative to the pattern in two ways. In pleating to the stripe, one of the vertical stripes in the tartan is selected and the fabric is then folded so that this stripe runs down the center of each pleat. The result is that along the pleated section of the kilt (the back and sides) the pattern appears different from the unpleated front, often emphasizing the horizontal bands rather than creating a balance between horizontal and vertical. This is often called military pleating because it is the style adopted by many military regiments.

In pleating to the sett, the fabric is folded so that the pattern of the sett is maintained and is repeated all around the kilt. This is done by taking up one full sett in each pleat, or two full setts if they are small. This causes the pleated sections to have the same pattern as the unpleated front.