What is "earasaid"

See also Highland dress, belted plaid.

An earasaid, or arasaid is a draped garment worn in Scotland as part of traditional female highland dress. It is a belted plaid (literally, a belted blanket). Unlike belted plaids for men, it is worn at ankle length. Traditionally, it might be plain, striped or tartan; it might be brightly-coloured or made of lachdan (dun or undyed) wool. Modern highland dress makes earasaids from the same heraldic tartan cloth used for kilts.