Great looking kilt - by a very good "amateur" kiltmaker. What caused you to choose "pleated to the stripe" using the center of the background color block? It gives a very soothing, earthy tone to the pleats, without all the busy-ness of a centered overcheck. I can understand the kiltmaker's request for protection; he or she probably has a job or career that precludes fulltime kiltmaking - at least, for now, and has only enough time to practice the craft for true devotees. You must be very special.