Drummer's shawl question.

[The Ulsterman]

Hello Folks, Does anyone have a Drummer's shawl?
The type i mean is, the type that hangs to about the back of the knee, and part of it is turned upwards, and is fastened around the waist with a belt/ribbon? (i think the flyplaid may be slightly different)?
If anyone has one, would it be possible to have a few photos of it?
I need to see the shape of the entire shawl, and where the belt is situated etc.
Believe it or not,...but i used to wear this very type of shawl when i played in various pipe bands many years ago....and i can't for the life of me remember the exact shape. (silly boy)
I would appreciate it so much, if anyone can help in this matter.

Thanks in advance.
Neil.

[The Ulsterman]

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NEil.

[billmcc]

Neil,

This may be a tough one. The drummers in the pipe bands here in the US typically wear a smallish fly plaid.

[JerseyLawyer]

The band I used to play with had these for all its members, though we called them fly plaids - I think a fly plaid can be with or without the tapes around the waist. Unfortunately, my father, hating the plaid, contrived to lose his, and they stopped issuing them before I joined, so I don't have one to show you.

[The Ulsterman]

Thanks Bill,..and JL, From what i can remember, the drummer's shawl had quite a length of fabric, and the type we wore were frilled.
I loved the way they hang,....and especially the way it turned up to the waist.
In this pic, you will see (at the very bottom) the way it turns upwards.


But hey,...thanks lads, for the replies anyway,..it's very much appreciated.

Neil.

[The Ulsterman]

Neil,

This may be a tough one. The drummers in the pipe bands here in the US typically wear a smallish fly plaid.

By the way,.....McCaughtry
...that's a 100% Ulster-Scots name if ever i heard it.

[billmcc]

By the way,.....McCaughtry
...that's a 100% Ulster-Scots name if ever i heard it.

I am a little surprised you recognize the surname. It is not common. A cousin of mine tells me we have distant relatives in County Antrim.

[The Ulsterman]

Hi Bill,....Oh very much so Sir, i know a few people called McCaughtry,....and might i say, it's a beautiful name.


Neil.

[Nanook]

Hello Folks, Does anyone have a Drummer's shawl?
The type i mean is, the type that hangs to about the back of the knee, and part of it is turned upwards, and is fastened around the waist with a belt/ribbon? (i think the flyplaid may be slightly different)?

A "flyplaid" is typically just a big square piece of cloth with fringed corners. My drummer's plaid is different. Its

• much more cloth (although much less than my piper's plaid).
• pleated (at places sewn down).
• not square but longish.
• has twisted fringes (OK some fly plaids have twisted fringes too)
• has a piece of cloth turned into a belt sewn at one end

If anyone has one, would it be possible to have a few photos of it?

I don't really see what's to photograph.

[The Ulsterman]

My drummer's plaid is different.
Its

• pleated (at places sewn down).
• not square but longish.
• has a piece of cloth turned into a belt sewn at one end

I don't really see what's to photograph

Thanks Nanook, and i actually missed your reply on this question, sorry.

You mentioned pleats sewn down in places,..which places?
You mentioned "longish", but what shape, and exactly how long??
Where exactly is the belt situated?, the middle?, the end? at a corner?
I am trying to recreate one in miniature, and it needs to be an exact replica,...this is why i need a photograph.
I mean,...if i tried to explain a Caubeen to you,..would you picture a Balmoral?
Thanks for the reply none the less, i do appreciate it.

Neil.