Medium Weight Premium Wool Tartan Great Kilt - Build Your Package
Step into history with the Medium Weight Premium Wool Tartan Great Kilt, a timeless piece of Highland dress that’s as functional as it is striking. Known as the Breacan Feile, the Great Kilt dates back centuries and was worn for both everyday life and battle. Its generous length allows for pleating at the waist and versatile draping over the shoulder or around the body for warmth and protection.
This version is crafted from medium weight premium wool, woven in Scotland by expert weavers. The medium weight offers the ideal balance of durability, drape, and comfort, making it suitable for year-round wear. Whether you’re preparing for Highland Games, a Renaissance fair, a reenactment, or a formal event, this kilt delivers unmatched authenticity. With the Build Your Package option, you can add coordinating accessories to create a complete Highland outfit.
Key Features:
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Traditional Great Kilt design, pleated and belted at the waist
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Made from medium weight premium wool woven in Scotland
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Strong, durable fabric with an elegant drape
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Customizable—build your package with matching accessories
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Perfect for reenactments, Highland Games, Renaissance fairs, and ceremonies
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Made to your tartan and sizing specifications for a perfect fit
Size Chart
4 Yard fits up to a 34” waist
5 Yards fits up to a 44” waist
6 Yards fits up to a 54” waist
8 Yards fits 54”+ waist
**For deeper pleats choose next size up
How to measure for your Great Kilt:
1) Measure the waist size at your actual waist, where you usually wear your pants.
2) Measure from your waist to about the middle of the knee.
**Have someone help you. The measurement will change if you bend even a little while trying to do it yourself.
What is a Great Kilt?
The Great Kilt (or féileadh mòr) is the classic, full-length historical Highland garment most people picture when they think of early Scottish dress.
- Traditionally made from double-width tartan fabric (about 54–60 inches wide).
- Consists of 4-8 yards of material, pleated by hand each time it’s worn.
**choose optional Cheater Pleats for easy wear - The extra fabric above the belt can be draped over the shoulder, used as a hood, wrapped as a cloak, or even as a blanket.
- Provides warmth, protection, and a dramatic appearance, making it ideal for reenactments, Renaissance fairs, and traditional Highland events.
- Heavier and bulkier than an Ancient Kilt or Phillabeg, but with unmatched versatility.