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Expresslane_ t1_jdvuqch wrote

Reply to comment by Wombbread69 in Oldest tartan found to date back to 16th Century - A scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog 40 years ago is likely to be the oldest tartan ever discovered in Scotland, new tests have established. by ArtOak

He also underestimates the amount of time spent weaving. In many cultures even right up to the industrial revolution, weaving would have been the single biggest use of time for women.

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darklyshining t1_jdvym56 wrote

It was also a traditionally male occupation, from what I gather.

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Wombbread69 t1_jdw4k8s wrote

I don't think it became a predominantly male occupation until it started to become industrialized. That probably also depends on location. I could be wrong though, haven't looked into it that much.

I also wouldn't go as far to say it was "traditionally" a male occupation... I'd say it became a male dominated occupation in "modern" history. It traditionally was a female occupation. From my understanding.

Good point nonetheless.

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