Kilted in 18th Century

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Clan tartans did not exist, but not all setts were simple. Some in fact were quite complex and differed in warp and weft. Colors could be quite vibrant, but still softer than those derived from modern chemical dyes. Red background tartans were popular with the well-off, who could afford expensive imported dyes. A belted plaid or philabeg is equally correct for the period, though perhaps the former being most common pre-1746....