What's This Then?

[macwilkin]

Like many things in Highland attire, what was once practical is now today ceremonial and symbolic; the rosettes are really no different than the kilt pin, which reportedly had a practical function and are today, largely ornamental. Before the introduction of kilt straps, regular pins were used to fasten the kilt together, and frequently in the field, a Highlander would go through a bramble bush, hedge, abatis and find themselves without their kilt. (Reid, Wellington's Highlanders)

Personally, I think the rosettes give the kilt a bit of...dare I say it...panache and are a nod back to the early history of the kilt and Highland attire.

Regards,

Todd