Central Ohio Kilting Society (C.O.K.S.)

                                                             Real men wear Kilts!

 
Why wear a kilt?
 For some, it is a matter of heritage. Kilts, as we know them, were adapted from 16th century Highland garments that are believed to have been heavily influenced by the clothing worn by the Vikings and Normans that conquered the British Isles in the 8th Century. The word kilt is thought to come from the Danish word "kilte," meaning "to tuck up" which is believed to have been derived from "kjalta," meaning "to tuck up a garment or to secure hanging fabric with a belt" in Old Scandinavian and/or the Old Norse word "kjilt," meaning "pleated or folded fabric layers."

Whatever the case, kilts came to be a symbol of rebels and warriors and are still worn by Scottish Regiments of the British Army. The wearing of kilts among the Celtic/Gaelic people spread as their tribes migrated in all directions throughout Europe and around the world. Over the past 200 years, the kilt has become a potent symbol of Scottish pride taking hold in the traditions of the many cultures that experienced Celtic influence from the Dark Ages through present, particularly those wishing to demonstrate kinship and solidarity with the Highlanders of Scotland, whether or not they themselves were of Scottish ancestry.		  

Welcome to COKS!

The Central Ohio Kilting Society, better known as COKS, has been in existence since 2008.  We are a group of central Ohio men who proudly wear kilts in this modern world.  We are feared by men and admired by women.  We refuse to give in to “Trouser Tyranny”, thumbing our noses at convention and conformity, carrying on the ancient warrior spirit.  At the same time, we are keeping alive tradition and heritage.

Typically, we meet once a month at a local “public house” to share comradeship, toss back a dram or two, and basically flaunt our masculinity.

If you are interesting in joining us for an evening, send an email to the link below.

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                Ohio Tartan                  

The colors are taken from the Ohio flag, seal and other state symbols. Red represents the Cardinal, the state bird. White is for Ohio's major cities. Blue symbolizes Ohio's waterways from the Ohio River to Lake Erie. Azure, from the far hills of the state seal, denotes the eight sons of Ohio who served as President of the United States.

The azure-blue combination represents Ohio as the birthplace of light, flight and the first man on the moon, namely Thomas Edison, The Wright Brothers and Neil Armstrong. Gold from the seal symbolizes Ohio's leadership in agriculture. The thread count proportions are based on the date Ohio was admitted to the Union, March 1, 1803. After being submitted for sett review to the Scottish Tartan Society, it was approved and registered as Ohio Tartan on March 29, 1984.

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
 You don't have to be a cowboy to wear blue jeans or a cowboy hat.
You don't have to be an athlete to wear a tracksuit.
You don't have to be a pilot to wear a bomber jacket.
You don't have to be a baseball player to wear a ball cap.
You don't have to be a hunter or a soldier to wear camouflage clothing.  You don't have to be a man to wear trousers and...
 You don't have to be a Scot to wear a kilt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 




To contact us: E-mail: cptkarrot@wowway.com

 

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