Dyed in the wool traditional Kilt

**GMan** · 26th February 06, 06:02 PM

Chris,

I have been thinking about this since I first read the thread. Methinks our buddy Ron is on to something.

**Moosehead** · 26th February 06, 06:15 PM

Chris,

I've worked with traditional, "vegetable" dyes for years. If you plan on wearing the kilt alot, or frequently in the sun I wouldn't do it. They are nice, much like muted colours, but certainly not as long lasting as aniline dyes.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 26th February 06, 06:33 PM

I've read someplace that kilts made from naturally died wool have a "bouquet" (fragrance, nose, etc.) from the plants from which the colors are made.

**Moosehead** · 26th February 06, 06:41 PM

Blu,

its possible, I guess. However, more than likely if there is any odour at all from the actual dyes, it might not be so pleasant. Think compost.

**KiltedKnight** · 26th February 06, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

I've read someplace that kilts made from naturally died wool have a "bouquet" (fragrance, nose, etc.) from the plants from which the colors are made.

This is exactly why I want it, I want to smell like Scotland !

Chris.

**Shay** · 26th February 06, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedKnight

This is exactly why I want it, I want to smell like Scotland !

Chris.

My sister was there for three months- if the luggage I helped her haul and unpack was any indication, Scotland smells like pot and stale beer.

Or maybe that's just my sister...

**646guy** · 26th February 06, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Shay

My sister was there for three months- if the luggage I helped her haul and unpack was any indication, Scotland smells like pot and stale beer.

Or maybe that's just my sister...

Pot and stale beer....sounds liek the last party I was at....

**mudd** · 26th February 06, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Shay

My sister was there for three months- if the luggage I helped her haul and unpack was any indication, Scotland smells like pot and stale beer.

Or maybe that's just my sister...

OK, That's another one that put a crack in my stone face.

**KiltedKnight** · 27th February 06, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Shay

My sister was there for three months- if the luggage I helped her haul and unpack was any indication, Scotland smells like pot and stale beer.

Or maybe that's just my sister...

Darn! Those are the smells I want to get rid of!

Chris.