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A - Feather
Bonnet:-
Made from fake ostrich feathers dyed black, this is very
tall and adds considerably to the height of the piper, it
is hollow inside, pipers have been known to have a stash
of beer or whisky inside it. B - Pipers Doublet:- The jacket that is worn as part of the full ceremonial dress, these are very expensive, but also very good looking, they tend to come with either silver or gold embroidery. |
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C -
Plaid Broach:-
This holds the plaid in place over the shoulder. The one
in the picture has the logo of Macnaughtons Vale of
Atholl Pipe Band.
D - Cross Belt:- This is worn over the opposite shoulder to the plaid. E - Plaid:- A tartan piece which is worn over the shoulder and drapes down beyond the kilt. |
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F -
Kilt:- These
come in many different tartans, the kilt in the picture
is Muted Macnaughton. The kilt is an essential garment
for any piper. The kilt is instantly identifiable with
Scotland.
G - Horse Hair Sporran:- This is worn at the front of the
kilt, the sporran in the picture is a military style
sporran. Sporrans come in many different sizes and
shapes, most have pouches in them for carrying keys,
money and on |
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H - Waist Belt & Buckle:- A belt worn around the
waist, the buckle is a fancy piece of the uniform, they
come in many different designs, some Pipe Bands have
their band's logo on these.
I - Skean Dhus:- A small knife, dagger or dirk, this is worn in the right sock. These can have clan badges or celtic designs on them, usually with a ruby on the top. |
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J - Diced Hose:- A knee high sock with a pattern sewn
into the material, these are handcrafted and made from
Scottish wool. K - Spats:- Short gaiters worn over the Ghillie Brogues, these are buttoned up the sides. Normally really bright white, these require painting after every performance. L - Flashes:- Worn under the tops of the socks, these are available in plain colours and tartan, these show up really well when worn with white or cream socks. |
