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The kilt pin is an accessory which is worn on the lower corner of a kilt. Kilt pins don’t just compliment a kilt, they are also very useful! As well as the special decorative touch to the outfit, kilt pins help to prevent the front of the kilt from opening.
Many decorative kilt pins feature clans symbols, national emblems or native animals and plants. More modern kilt pins often showcase personal interests or are personalised for the wearer. This pin for example, features a stag, a well-known animal in Scotland. This particular pin has a black chrome finish but is available in other varieties.
It is hard to know an exact time for when kilt pins were introduced into Scottish heritage as there are so many different stories! We know that the tradition of wearing a kilt pin was introduced during Queen Victoria’s reign, this was to stop the kilt apron from opening and ensure the wearers modesty was hidden.
It is hard to know an exact time for when kilt pins were introduced into Scottish heritage as there are so many different stories! We know that the tradition of wearing a kilt pin was introduced during Queen Victoria’s reign, this was to stop the kilt apron from opening and ensure the wearers modesty was hidden.
The Queen gave her own brooch to a soldier who was having difficulty with his kilt during the wind. Following this, Queen Victoria brought in rules to ensure that all military kilts had a fastening. Although the soldiers wore kilt pins at this time, they did not fasten the layers of cloth together using the pins as this would change the way the material hung.
Many Scots used this as an opportunity to showcase their wealth, many spent a lot of money on accessories such as kilt pins as ornamentation was very important. Even those who were less well-off would spend a lot on kilt pins which contained precious stones within them.
The investment of a kilt pin was also used for practical reasons. If a clan member was to die, the silver accessories (including kilt pins) would cover the costs of their burial.
Kilt pins are available in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes, appropriate for all occasions. The simplest style of pin is a large safety pin, which is suggested for sports dress. A more decorative pin would be suitable for formal day wear. A silver pin with a stone would typically be used for evening wear. The kilt pin can match the formality of any dress and occasion.
At McCalls we offer various kilt pins, suitable for all occasions!
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