Welsh tartan kilts

**Alaskan** · 28th March 04, 07:58 PM

Does anyone know a good site to order kilts in Welsh family tartans from?
Preferably with 4 yard kilts as an option, but if I can't find them in 4 yards I would just have to save longer and get one in 8.

**David E** · 29th March 04, 12:50 AM

My name is Edwards and, although I'm English, lots of people keep telling me that Edwards is a Welsh name. However, I've never seen an Edwards tartan on any Welsh tartan sites.

Does anyone out there know if Edwards really is a Welsh name or do people think it is just because there was a Welsh rugby player called Gareth Edwards once?!

Cheers
David.

**al' Sporrano** · 29th March 04, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by David E

My name is Edwards and, although I'm English, lots of people keep telling me that Edwards is a Welsh name. However, I've never seen an Edwards tartan on any Welsh tartan sites.

Does anyone out there know if Edwards really is a Welsh name or do people think it is just because there was a Welsh rugby player called Gareth Edwards once?!

Cheers
David.

Hi David

I know a couple of Welshmen named Edwards. I think it's common in the south of the country. And you are right of course about Gareth Edwards. I'll have a browse and see if I can find something more specific.

Al

**Derek** · 29th March 04, 02:58 AM

Worth checking this out.
http://www.welsh-tartan.com
They have list outside the shop with far more names on than the samples shown on the site. It would be worth emailing them. All the welsh family tartan kilts are 14oz and 8yd.
Hope this is of some help
Derek

**Alaskan** · 29th March 04, 03:21 AM

Thanks, Derek

I went to that site and it looks like they do offer the kilts in 4 yard upon request.

**Chris** · 29th March 04, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Alaskan

Does anyone know a good site to order kilts in Welsh family tartans from?
Preferably with 4 yard kilts as an option, but if I can't find them in 4 yards I would just have to save longer and get one in 8.

Hey Alaskan, you can also check out the links page on my website at: www.geocities.com/ciltman/index for links to retailers of Welsh cilts in North America.

You might also want to check out the Welsh National, St. David's and Pride of Wales tartans. My personal favourite is Welsh National.

**Alaskan** · 29th March 04, 08:30 AM

Thanks, Chris.
Actually I had been to your page before, but I didn't notice the links at the bottom of the page.

I had made my decision on what kilts to buy with this month's paycheck, but now a Welsh family tartan is calling my name (Lewis).

**phil h** · 29th March 04, 08:49 AM

I have seen chris' kilt up close, very nice, seems to be well made too.
got those pix up yet chris?
you can see it here.
http://mykilts.tripod.com/my.kilts/id14.html

**Chris** · 29th March 04, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by phil h

I have seen chris' kilt up close, very nice, seems to be well made too.
got those pix up yet chris?
you can see it here.
http://mykilts.tripod.com/my.kilts/id14.html

That's actually the Welsh National kilt that was made here in Toronto at Hector Russell. As I said before, its 16 oz., 8 yards and its my fave.

I have a 13 oz., 8 yard kilt in "Lloyd" tartan as well. It was hand-sewn by Maria Morrisey at the celtic Clothsehorse in Austin, Texas. The fabric came from Wales. I love the tartan but, if I was going to do it again, I would inquire about having it custom woven in 16 oz. cloth rather than the 13 oz. The 16 oz. just hangs so much better.

**Rufus** · 1st April 04, 06:30 PM

Chris,

Thanks for the link about the Welsh Cilt links. I've been looking at getting a Llewellyn Cilt, but I can't afford to pay almost $800 American from the Welsh Tartan Center. Thanks again for the tip.

Rufus