Scotland at the Smithsonian
From the kilts of Shetland to the pantomime plays of Edinburgh, the Scottish section of the Folklife Festival brings the color of the European country to the U.S. The music of the bagpipe, fiddle, and harp are all featured at the festival.
Kilts aren't the only things being woven at the Scottish section. Scotland is known for its famous tapestries, and master artisans present their work. Also, Donald Martin, from the outer Hebrides islands demonstrates the weaving of Harris Tweed which—by law—must be made of pure virgin wool and handwoven in islanders' homes.
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