Need some Tartan advice

[kiltedpride]

Hello Dee:

Your right that is a handsome tartan. May I suggest that you obtain a swatch before you invest in a kilt made from it as monitors do not always depict colors as they really are.

Bill

I agree, I would exercise caution - this tartan might look a little garish in the light of day. It seems a little like the tartans used by highland dancers which sort of resemble the pattern of a table cloth. Whilst this might suit a day out for a faire it might look a little odd for a formal evening activity. Given that there are thousands of tartans to chose from I'd resist the temptation to be forced to go down the District route unless the pattern is truely to your liking. Now here's an idea: Try inventing a distant Scottish granny and go for her Clan tartan -I hope you don't think I am peaching heresay but in Scotland many of us often just buy a tartan for a kilt because we just love the pattern of the tartan. I have 14 kilts and if i just stuck to my Clan tartan I would have been limited to 3 or 4 a the most (modern, ancient, weathered etc). There are ssome really beautiful tartans out there and it fun to explore the variety that exists. Good hunting my friend.
Jamie
P.S.
I just acquired yesterday a new kilt in Highland Granite which is usual - see picture posted by one of this site's members that gives an idea of the pattern http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/btewksbu/H.jpg

[starbkjrus]

Jamie,

I have actually decided that that tartan is not the one I want. It turns out that is not an official district tartan at all. I have just ordered a kilt made by Matt Newsome in the real Carolina district tartan. Not only is it the official tartan of my birthplace but it is based on Charles II's wedding tartan (I'm a Stewart).

The wool is a custom weave so I suspect it's going to take awhile. Matt thinks it will take 8-12 weeks to get the cloth and then the kilt will still have to be made but when it does get here I think I can safely say I'll have a very nice kilt.

[kiltedpride]

Dee - whew - I am relieved. I think you have made a good choice. Well done. With kilt buying patience is a virtue but it pays dividends in the long run.
Best wishes
Jamie