My new Tewksbury tank is here! (w/pics)

[knotty]

Very nice lookin. The is something classic about the look of weathered Tartans

Craig

[creagdhubh]

Very nice lookin. The is something classic about the look of weathered Tartans

Craig

Agreed.

Heavyweight Macpherson 'reproduction' tartan from D. C. Dalgliesh. My next 'tank' in the queue, courtesy of Barb Tewksbury.


Just as with Tobus, I can't wait to share my enthusiasm of my new Barb T. kilt with the 'rabble!'

Cheers,

[Tobus]

Late to the party, but let me add my compliments to the handsome tartan, the wonderful kilt, and the E P I C whiskers!

Cheers

Jamie

Ha, thanks, but I think 'epic' is going a little far! To me, epic would be more like Santa Wally's beard, or a dashing old-world style like yours (and Rex Tremende comes to mind as well). Mine's getting some length on it, though, so what I lack in style I can make up for in pure scruffiness. It's weird that the hair on top of my head is fine and straight, but my beard is naturally curly. It makes it difficult to tame, as it naturally wants to look like a mildly furry animal clinging to my face.

But hey, maybe I've finally reached the Victorian-era bearded Highlander look. Somewhere close to the fellow at top-center in this photo (or between that and the fellow at top-right):

Tobus,

Congratulations mate!!!

What a smart looking kilt with an equally smart looking tartan! My first 'tank' made by our own Barb T., is currently in production and I simply cannot wait to receive it! The only thing that I did differently is in regards to the actual construction of the kilt. I opted for the kilt to have no belt loops (as I do not wear a belt with any of my day attire), my tartan is pleated to the line (looks best in my opinion with the Macpherson 'red-based' tartans), and only 2 straps in brown leather, and 2 buckles in brass - but of course, these details are simply my preferences.

As you eluded to in regards to your 'weathered' Colquhoun tartan, I too thought the brown and brass buckles would look splendid with the heavyweight, Macpherson 'reproduction' ('weathered') tartan from D. C. Dalgliesh. I have the same colour in the Lewis style kilt hose and I must say, yours looks great with the 'earthy' colour scheme of your kilt. Well done, you MUST be a very happy man.

P.S. - There's no doubt that Barb is a true artist, as well as a kilt-making genius!!!

Cheers,

Thanks Kyle. I've been waiting to see what yours looks like when it comes in. When I think of reproduction colours, I usually imagine the predominantly blue/green tartans. But yours being predominantly red, it should look very cool!

[xman]

I do wish Dalgleish would keep heavyweight reproduction colours in stock.

[Tobus]

I do wish Dalgleish would keep heavyweight reproduction colours in stock.

Well, they do now. That was what I mentioned in my first post. They are starting to stock reproduction clan tartans - double width - as part of their standard fare. I imagine this will take some time to weave a base inventory for all the different ones (and they may only be running these tartans as they are ordered). But from what I'm told, the reproduction tartans are very popularly requested as custom weaves, so their plan is to start running them in double-width and keep them as stock tartans.

Maybe one of our industry representatives could elaborate further if I have the details wrong.

[xman]

Well, they do now. That was what I mentioned in my first post. They are starting to stock reproduction clan tartans - double width - as part of their standard fare. I imagine this will take some time to weave a base inventory for all the different ones (and they may only be running these tartans as they are ordered). But from what I'm told, the reproduction tartans are very popularly requested as custom weaves, so their plan is to start running them in double-width and keep them as stock tartans.

Maybe one of our industry representatives could elaborate further if I have the details wrong.

I must have been too overcome by the great photos to read closely enough. That's such good news. I'd love some Lord of the Isles Red Reproduction myself.

[creagdhubh]

Well, they do now. That was what I mentioned in my first post. They are starting to stock reproduction clan tartans - double width - as part of their standard fare. I imagine this will take some time to weave a base inventory for all the different ones (and they may only be running these tartans as they are ordered). But from what I'm told, the reproduction tartans are very popularly requested as custom weaves, so their plan is to start running them in double-width and keep them as stock tartans.

This was my understanding too, Tobus.

Maybe one of our industry representatives could elaborate further if I have the details wrong.

Their contribution would be most welcome!