The iconic
Gaelic cloak or mantle, known as the Brat, has as long a history as
the Léine. But unlike the Léine, the Brat comes in a wide
variety of hues. Our Bratanna (plural) are made to the highest standards,
copying the established medieval style. The Brat is made in three pieces,
or strips of cloth, sewn together, giving a semi-circular shape. Such
methods of construction are not neccesary today, as we have wider looms
than those of the medieval period. However, we stick to the ancient
ways as we have found that the extra material, though it be little,
and the extra sewing, actually helps the garment to hang close to the
body and less likely to 'fly away' in the wind.
The Brat
has a row of fringing, usually of wool, but sometimes of hemp or linen,
added all along the outer border. The fringing is thicker (and usually
longer) on the straight edge, at the part which sits along the shoulders.
A design that shows its true effect during inclement weather when it
acts as a protector against the elements. Any colour can be found on
the Brat including speckled cloth, stripes, checks and tartans. All
our Brats are hand-made and individual.
PLEASE
NOTE:
— We post worldwide.
— Our
Bratanna are made with the finest materials such as Irish wool and linen.
— Full size brat, on
average, has 54 feet of fringing (cotton or wool). There are approx. 1300 yards of yarn in hand-made wool fringing of full size brat and 850 yards of yarn in a hand-made wool fringing of half size. This makes the Brat a very time consuming and expensive item to
produce, but also authentic and unique.
— Brats
do not have to be worn with traditional clothing. They look stunning
worn with modern attire including evening wear, see
examples immidiately below.
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BR001
Fabric:
Heavy weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Nettle green
Decoration:
Crossed
Fringing:
Green. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards of
yarn)
Size:
Full size
SOLD
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BR002
Fabrict:
Medium to heavy weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Light olive green and black check/tartan
Fringing:
Yellow, 100% wool (approx.
1300 yards of yarn)
Size:
Full size
SOLD
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BR003
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Maroon and black check
Fringing:
Coral. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards of yarn)
Size:
Full size
Price:
€369.00+P&P
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BR004
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Grey and brown check/tartan
Fringing:
Blue-grey. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards of yarn)
Size:
Full size
SOLD
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BR006
Fabric:
Light weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Simple red and dark-ligh grey check/tartan
Fringing:
Grey-red, 100% cotton
Size:
Full size, suitable for tall person
SOLD
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BR007
Fabric:
Light weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Light oatmeal
Fringing:
Green, 100% cotton
Size:
Full size, suitable for tall person
SOLD
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BR008
Fabrict:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Oatmeal with dark brown flecks
Fringing:
Alternating bands of orange and brown. Hand-made 100% wool
(approx. 850 yards of yarn)
Size:
3/4 size, suitable for both females and males
SOLD
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BR0010
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Green and pink check/tartan
Fringing:
Green. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards of yarn)
Size:
Full size
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BR011
Fabric:
Light weight wool
Colour:
Dark brown, light brown and green check/tartan
Fringing:
Green-grey 100% cotton
Size:
1/2-size, suitable for adults and children
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BR0012
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Blue and grey check/tartan
Fringing:
Dark blue. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards of yarn)
Size:
Full size
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BR013
Fabric:
Heavy weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Speckled brown
Decoration:
Crossed
Fringing:
Light blue. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards
of yarn)
Size:
Full size
Price:
€419.00+P&P
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BR014
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Brown anthracite, herringbone
Decoration:
Crossed
Fringing:
Light blue. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards
of yarn)
Size:
Full size
Price:
€419.00+P&P
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BR015
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Grey
Fringing:
Multi-colour green. Hand-made 100% wool (approx.
1300 yards of yarn)
Size:
Full size
Price:
€369.00+P&P
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BR016
Fabric:
Medium weight - 100% wool
Colour:
Grey with specks of black and white
Fringing:
Maroon. Hand-made 100% wool (approx. 1300 yards of
yarn)
Size:
Full size
Price:
€369.00+P&P
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