Box versus Knife Pleats

**The Wizard of BC** · 14th March 18, 04:18 PM

At the 2015 Kilt Kamp in Victoria Barb T made a wonderful kilt for her daughter with Kingussie pleating.

Hudson's Bay Tartan.

The back center 'tail' really pops.

**tweedhead** · 17th March 18, 10:55 AM

McMurdo once stated the kingussie was the most comfortable kilt style to ride a bicycle in which is what convinced me to get one two years ago, hahah. It's become my favourite to wear since.

**figheadair** · 18th March 18, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

There is a kilt in the Kingussie, Scotland museum with a unique pleating style.

Centered in the back is a 'tail' pleat. On each side of the 'tail' are knife pleats pointing forward.

The kilt is in the collection at Am Fasgagh (Highland Folk Museum) but is not on public display. Here's a picture from their FB page.

**RodF** · 18th March 18, 11:16 AM

Gotta say, that the tail pleat seems to be a great way to have the tartan "pop" out from the back. Wow, fascinating to see.

Also, the jacket is pretty cool to see as well. Unfortunately, some of the details are not easily visible in all of the tartan!