Ancient Lamont, Pleated to the Stripe

**CelticSire** · 18th March 10, 08:45 AM

I purchased a kilt in Ancient Lamont in December. Unfortunately I had to wait until I came home on my mid-tour R&R to wear it. (Another tour in Iraq - it is what it is). This is the first kilt in my Clan tartan that I have found that is pleated to the stripe, which obviously appealed to me since it is the traditional military style. I think it is absolutely gorgeous, and I wanted to share it w/ my fellow X-Markers.

A shot of the pleats, to the stripe

THe obligatory pleat shot

**DesertCeltic** · 18th March 10, 08:47 AM

Beautiful kilt and looks great on you. What are some of the particulars; vendor, material, etc?

**billmcc** · 18th March 10, 08:56 AM

Very nice kilt!

**BassClefB** · 18th March 10, 11:22 AM

From one Lamont to another, cheers to a GORGEOUS kilt! I almost got mine in the ancient colours but really fell for the weathered instead. Hoping to get an ancient one some day!

**CelticSire** · 18th March 10, 11:42 AM

Aye, I ken. My first kilt was a Lamont Weathered. It's a beautiful tartan no matter what variation!

**denmcdough** · 18th March 10, 05:03 PM

Very nice pics. I like it a lot!

**billmcc** · 18th March 10, 08:45 PM

Inquiring minds would like to know who made the kilt as well as the weight and maker of the tartan material.

**CelticSire** · 19th March 10, 07:03 AM

The wool is from Locharron, and I believe it is a 16 ounce fabric. The tag says "Wallace Collection", so i am unsure as to the actual kiltmaker. I bought this from John at ministryoftartan.com. Cost, w/ matching flashes and shipping from Scotland to the US was under 300 pounds, and it arrived in less than a week. John advertised it as gently used, but when it arrived it still had basting stitches in. I doubt that it had ever been tried on,let alone worn, as there were absolutley no marks on the straps. I know that at one time there was concern about John's website, but I can tell you that my dealings w/ Jhn were 100% aboveboard and John was a true gentleman to deal with. It is even more attractive in real life than the pictures show.

**Drac** · 19th March 10, 06:18 PM

Looks great.

I have a Lamont modern I'm waiting on. Makes me more impatient.

How long will you be around on R&R? There is a Kilt Day at the ball park a bunch of us Dallas area folks are going to.

Don't recognize the name but you know about - http://www.lamontcentral.com/

and

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/g...ilted-lamonts/ ?

Jim