Ancient Caledonia

[pdcorlis]

Ok gang - here's my latest - a 5 yard 16 oz wool in the ancient Caledonia tartan by Lochcarron. This kilt is by Tartanweb.com a vendor that has had a hot and cold track record with XMarks members.





So here's a quick review... I exchanged several emails with Iain from Tartanweb.com/Scottishkilts.net and whoever else they are on the web prior to ordering - he promptly answered each email and was always very helpful. Ordering went without a hitch and the kilt was shipped via ParcelForce/US Mail. It arrived on the day it was promised. The kilt itself is well constructed and I am very satisfied with the overall fit and finish. This tartan has a large sett so I left the pleating up to the kiltmaker. I think they did a good job given that this is a 5 yard kilt.

As you'd expect, the kilt is lined, and has the usual three buckle set-up. The leather and buckles are of adequate quality. The kilt has a few nice touches - the middle of the deep pleat and under apron edge are turned-up to keep them from sagging below the over apron and the kilt came with a set of matching flashes. All in all a good experience from start to finish.

I love this very traditional tartan - the "ancient" colors are vibrant and beautiful. This is my second kilt using Lochcarron's 16 oz wool - its just outstanding stuff.

[McClef]

Looks very good too!

My ancient Caledonia 8 yard is on order from Celtic Craft Centre in Edinburgh and being woven by House of Edgar so jonesing away!

[cacunn]

Nice kilt. Looks good on you.

[David Dalglish]

Happy new kilt, looking good

[cessna152towser]

Smart looking kilt.
Is it pure co-incidence that the colours of the fish on the left match the kilt?

[Riverkilt]

You definately have an eye for the beautiful tartans.

Blends well with the mosaic too.

You gotta be a happy camper.

Ron

[Tattoo Bradley]

I love the Caledonia tartan. Nice choice.

[Panache]

Phil,

That is a really gorgeous Tartan. I think you have coordinated your outfit extremely well by going with light blues (though I'd personally wear a slightly dressier shoe in black). Did you pick that wall as a backdrop on purpose? Or is there a certain level of "Kilted Consciousness" that one can achieve where the kilt wearer instinctively moves to backdrops that are coordinated to one's outfit? Either way you are looking good!

Cheers

Panache

[BEEDEE]

Great colors and they did an outstanding job with the pleats. Looks like a mix of pleating to the stripe and sett? Is that what they did?

Brian

[pdcorlis]

Phil, Did you pick that wall as a backdrop on purpose?
Panache

I must admit I got in the car with the thought that "a bold kilt needs a bold background" and somehow ended up in this spot - a former elementary school with lots of outdoor community art projects.