Is a kilt outfit a luxury item?

[Jock Scot]

I think that in Scotland since the 1800's the civilian kilt has always been a luxury item and shouts elitism, even these days although not so much and generally speaking, they still are over here and will be for some time to come. That is why few of us have more than one kilt. The newer and cheaper( as I understand it) kilts found abroad are generally not an option here in Scotland.Why? The mindset for most Scots goes along the line of regarding a proper kilt to be the 8 yard, hand sown, knife pleated kilt to be "the one". As we all know here, as do most Scots, how expensive that sort of kilt can be.