I am new here so am still trying to learn the feel of this forum and do not mean to ruffle any feathers.

Being a dumb American with a wife with a history degree (which means I may have a little more knowledge than some Americans but not a very disciplined study) I have looked a little into the history of the kilt when I was considering what I would wear to the Ren Fairs.

I have question, has anyone looked at the old drawings/carvings from early eras? I noticed a similarity to the older forms of native Scottish dress that looked more and more like a toga the farther back you go. I always wondered if the Roman occupation of the Isles? Both were a wrapped style of clothing.

Another question is where does the belted plaid end and the kilt begin? The wrapped dress is older than the 19th century but that is when the kilt came into being.

Thank you for your time,
Jim