Ribbon Tails for the Lighter Colored, Diced Balmorals

[creagdhubh]

Greetings all,

I am quite sure that this topic has been discussed many times already on XMTS, and before I continue, I apologize for the reiteration. As some of you know, I am very interested in purchasing the lovat green, lovat blue, and fawn colored Balmoral bonnets (leaning towards only the fawn color for the moment-my strongest and first color choice) with dicing, however, I am still somewhat at a crossroads. I am unsure whether or not to order the mentioned Balmorals with the ribbons tied in a bow, or with them loosely, trailing behind. Just to mention again, the men in my clan, the Clan Macpherson, traditionally do not tie their ribbons in a bow. That is why all of my bonnets that I currently own are in that manner-and for the Glengarry bonnets it is rather obvious that the ribbons on that specific style of Highland head dress are never tied in a bow, as I do indeed own two of them. Despite that fact, I have seen many of the lighter colored Balmorals, as well as the darker shades, with their ribbon tails tied in a bow. Now I know it is mainly a matter of personal preference and taste-the myth of tieing you ribbons because you are either a Highlander, or are married, and leaving them untied if you are a Lowlander, or a single lad, is what I just said...only a myth. I rather like the look of the ribbons being tied in a bow with the lighter colored Balmorals, but since I am not accustomed to this, I was curious what advice or input you all would have. I shall leave you to it. Many thanks!

Slainte,

[creagdhubh]

The colored balmorals generally come with the ribbons pre-tied and not sewn-together and hanging like the navy/black balmorals/glengarrys.

Gotcha, thank you! I have seen both options given at the House of Labhran's website. Cheers!

http://www.houseoflabhran.net/glenga...onnethats.html

[davidlpope]

The colored balmorals generally come with the ribbons pre-tied and not sewn-together and hanging like the navy/black balmorals/glengarrys.

Robert Mackie makes them both ways. You specify which type you want if you are ordering directly from them. I believe it is purely a matter of personal taste. I like them tied.

David

[creagdhubh]

Robert Mackie makes them both ways. You specify which type you want if you are ordering directly from them. I believe it is purely a matter of personal taste. I like them tied.

David

Thanks David. I have taken a look at the photos, thanks for sending them to me. I was just about to PM you, when you commented on this thread. The size 56 will be too small. I am a size 58. I apologize about that, but thank you so much for everything you have done! Much appreciated indeed my friend!

[creagdhubh]

Robert Mackie makes them both ways. You specify which type you want if you are ordering directly from them. I believe it is purely a matter of personal taste. I like them tied.

David

I guess I should've just created a poll-"tied or untied" for the diced, fawn Balmoral! LOL!

[creagdhubh]

The ones that come pre-tied are made a bit different than the ones that come with the ribbons sewn together and trailing down behind. The ones with the bows are made with a V shaped notch in the back, and the ribbons are a means of adjusting the size to the wearer's head. The ones with the sewn together hanging ribbons don't have this notch in the back, so if you order one that has a pre-tied bow and want to untie it so the ribbons are left hanging, you may need a smaller size, since the V shaped notch creates a gap, which may make for a loose fit if not sized properly.

Awesome! Thanks for the information.

[thescot]

Tied.

[creagdhubh]

Tied.

Cheers!

[pdcorlis]

Currently untied - but given my penchant for bow ties...

[Redshank]

I suggest you take a look at Jock Scots thread about his new Balmoral Bonnet.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/n...ote=1&p=865391

If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them just pm me.

Chris