Aquavit and Goat Hair! Kilts & Culture Full Episode - July 7 2023

Tartans:
Rocky & Erik: Nordic Heritage
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Ian: Old Scotland Tweed

Try: O.P. Anderson Aquavit

14:56 How do you get your workplace to allow you to wear a kilt on the job?

22:16 Kilts hose, flashes and tennis shoes...bad look?

25:21 Any thoughts on alternative belts for those who don’t like the big plate-style kilt belt buckles?

28:34 How do you wear a sporran with a great kilt since there are no belt loops?

33:22 Did the Victorians “Braveheart” Highland Wear? It seems like they made it their own thing and we lost the practicality and freeform nature of highland wear pre-19th century.

45:21 When will there be a Polyviscose option for the Nordic Heritage tartan?

49:21 Can you make a sporran from kangaroo pelt? What other "exotic" pelts could be good stand-ins for seal?

1:00:08 What Scottish history books would you guys recommend? I've read 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation' and am now reading the 'New Edinburgh History of Scotland' series. Where should I go next?

1:11:55 Any advice for parents trying to get a kilt for a toddler?

1:18:12 Any thoughts on kilt pin styles for the Nordic? I was thinking an antler pin might be good.

1:26:12 Would K&C consider marching as a group in the Clans parade at Celtic Classic?

1:30:22 Any thoughts on why the kilt is typically only worn for special occasions in Scotland these days? When did it evolve from a more regular-wear garment to its current status?

1:41:50 What accessories do you recommend to push a kilt outfit over the top for a date?

1:54:36 Should horsehair sporrans become part of civilian wear again?

2:01:54 Going to a Celtic festival this weekend. How should I wash my kilt afterwards?

2:06:00 What advice would you give for "dressing up" a weathered tartan kilt? Are there other things to be mindful of when matching color palettes with weathered tartans so the outfit doesn't look too "one toned"?


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