Calling All Clan Chattan Members!!!

**creagdhubh** · 15th April 13, 01:08 PM

Whilst perusing eBay today, I came across this unique ensemble:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Scot...-/251260910901

Everything appears fairly authentic to me and the set is actually in pretty decent condition considering its age. Not a bad find for those who are keen on wearing vintage Highland dress.

Na bean don Chat,

**TheOfficialBren** · 15th April 13, 02:12 PM

Yo! Present and accounted for!

Thanks for posting, mate.

**Geoff Withnell** · 15th April 13, 04:19 PM

OORAH! Unfortunately, not in the budget. The kilt might actually fit, if anything maybe a bit large.

**Downunder Kilt** · 15th April 13, 04:36 PM

Very nice looking kilt and outfit but even though it is vintage, at US$1250.00 I cannot see the value.
BTW, the vendor says that he measured the waist by folding the kilt in half (across top/when doubled), so the measurement of about 29" seems to equate to around a 37" waist.

**California Highlander** · 15th April 13, 05:59 PM

Macintosh family ties here, so that outfit caught my eye last night!

If it fits, it's expensive, but not outrageous. To recreate the outfit would cost almost that much or maybe more since Chattan cloth is not typically stock. Given the outfit's WWI vintage, it seems reasonable.

Thanks for posting!

**Downunder Kilt** · 15th April 13, 07:38 PM

Clan Chattan tartan, in the ancient colour pallette, is a stock item in the Lochcarron strome range and stock in 13oz at House of Edgar. I would imagine that the whole outfit could be obtained brand new for under US$1000.00.

**Chas** · 16th April 13, 01:46 AM

I freely admit that I don't understand the exchange rate and what things cost in the States, but I would have thought that $1,249.99 as a starting bid was too high, for what amounts to second-hand.

Regards

Chas

**TheOfficialBren** · 16th April 13, 02:33 AM

Chas, the exchange rate is about $1.54 to every £1.

Yes, that was priced WAY TOO HIGH out of any reasonable budget. Too bad. It looks like it might fit me...we Shaws were charter members of the Clan Chattan Confederation.

**creagdhubh** · 16th April 13, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

I freely admit that I don't understand the exchange rate and what things cost in the States, but I would have thought that $1,249.99 as a starting bid was too high, for what amounts to second-hand.

Regards

Chas

I agree. Wishful thinking on the seller's part.

**Cygnus** · 16th April 13, 07:50 AM

The kilt measurement says "when doubled", which might be misleading as a kilt is worn, essentially, folded into thirds with the front aprons overlapping.

I'm betting, based on the jacket measurement, that the kilt waist would be something in the ballpark of a 37-38.

Still, quite pricey for used items, though the tartan does appear to be Chattan modern, which is, as far as I know, only available as a custom weave these days.