Originally Posted by
RossCroft
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the little kilt is an evolution of the great kilt. the great kilt was sleeping bag (and warm it is too!), coat and game bag. it was an incredibly practical item and wearing it was the most practical way to carry it around. it evolved into the little kilt because the highlanders found themselves "in town" and the great kilt was no longer practical. the little kilt was a way of hanging on to the culture but a scotsman was practical above all.
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anyway, enough of the soapbox. hope to see more of ye around. i enjoyed meeting folks from this board at the livermore games and hope to meet more of ye.
It was great meeting you in Livermore. Your post raises an interesting question, the answer to which I guess is lost in antiquity. If, as I have read, the great kilt developed relatively late in Scottish history, what was it that triggered the inhabitants of the Highlands to change their style of dress from the leine and brat to the kilt?
If it was an improvement, why wasn't it adopted in other areas with similar conditions? 
(Just to keep the discussion focused, I'm discussing the great kilt in particular, not pleated unbifurcated garments in general.)
Best regards,
Jake
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