A new exhibition and events champion the art and craft of kiltmaking, exploring the heritage of the traditional Scottish garment through a contemporary lens. Suitable for visitors with limited mobility Kiltmaking Craft & Couture: a celebration of Scottish heritage with a contemporary touch is a collaboration between Scottish Textiles Showcase, bespoke kiltmaker Andrea Chappell and the Dye, Weave, Pleat. The project celebrates what is now an endangered craft, looking at the practice of kiltmaking, traditional pleating techniques and their contemporary translations. Located on St Mary’s Street just off Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, Scottish Textiles Showcase will display a selection of kilts created by the Dye, Weave, Pleat artisans, allowing visitors to enjoy these truly exceptional garments and gain an insight into how they are designed and made. The window display will be dedicated to a selection of the collective’s handstitched kilts with contemporary kilt pins by silversmith Kristin Beeler. The boutique will also be the venue for two events this August: Both events and the display of kilts take place at the Scottish Textiles Showcase.

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