Wearing kilts of other tartans than your clans.

[werewolves]

Kevin,

If you're interested in the Oregon State Tartan, you should talk to Matt Newsome, Barb T. or Kathy Lare -- all three can order small runs of tartans from weavers. That was how I got my Iowa tartan kilt from Matt.

I like the Oregon tartan, btw. It's one I could wear, as some of my Scottish ancestors moved to Portland from Iowa after the Civil War.

Regards,

Todd

Yeah, it is a nice tartan. Hmm, 8 yards, pleated to the yellow stripe.... [sigh]

At any rate, that sort of illustrates my point though. Any tartan I "have a right" to wear is likely going to cost quite a bit more than an off-the shelf Gordon (for example). Well, no use complaining about it, it's not like there is a law stopping me from wearing a clan tartan, in the end it's my choice to do it or not. But man is that Weathered Mackenzie SWK tempting...

[macwilkin]

Yeah, it is a nice tartan. Hmm, 8 yards, pleated to the yellow stripe.... [sigh]

At any rate, that sort of illustrates my point though. Any tartan I "have a right" to wear is likely going to cost quite a bit more than an off-the shelf Gordon (for example). Well, no use complaining about it, it's not like there is a law stopping me from wearing a clan tartan, in the end it's my choice to do it or not. But man is that Weathered Mackenzie SWK tempting...

I think you'd be surprised at the cost, though...is it going to be more expensive than an "off the peg" kilt? Yes -- but, look at it as an investment. All three kiltmakers I mentioned have excellent reputations for producing quality garments that can be passed on as a heirloom.

Regards,

Todd