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    Royal Stewart with a darker look...

    I have severely outgrown an old kilt from Glenisla, the tartan is my favorite ever version of Royal Stewart, I was wondering if some of the pros could point me in the right direction to find a kilt, or material similar?
    The pattern is identical to other Royal Stewart Moderns, the main difference is that the 'white stripe' is very much muted, and the overall Red is a deeper, darker color.
    I have tried Locharron, Strome, and others 'tartan finders', and I don't care as much about the price, or even (sorry, gentlemen!) the quality of the material if I could just find something like it.
    Has anyone an idea?

    Thanks!

    Respectfully yours,

    D. Stewart.
    [I]"--a black mark, disaffected, branded on our hurdies, like folk's names upon their kye! And what can I do? I'm a Stewart, ye see, and must fend for my clan and family. "
    [/I]--From David Balfour, Robert Louis Stevenson.

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    Is it the Prince Charles Edward Stewart tartan perhaps?
    http://www.lochcarron.com/tartanstro...es_edward.html

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    I don't mean to hijack!!

    I'm afraid I cannot help you, and I don't want to be accused of "hijacking" this thread but...

    One of the nicest examples of Royal Stuart I have ever seen is this kilt that belonged to the Duke of Windsor. I am sure that you, just like him, can have the tartan woven to your specifications.

    Last edited by JSFMACLJR; 3rd July 09 at 08:22 PM. Reason: spelling

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    I think Matt Newsome, through the Scottish Tartans Museum, can have the tartan woven to your specs, and in a high quality material. It sounds like you still have the old kilt, so there's your swatch.
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    A picture of the tartan would help. If nothing else, I could send a sample of it to the mill for them to try and match.

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    House of Edgar's "Muted" Stewart of Appin (1842 Variant) seems like it might qualify, in terms of color shades.



    Cordially,

    David

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    Sorry, I just had to pipe up...

    Quote Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR View Post
    I'm afraid I cannot help you, and I don't want to be accused of "hijacking" this thread but...

    One of the nicest examples of Royal Stuart I have ever seen is this kilt that belonged to the Duke of Windsor. I am sure that you, just like him, can have the tartan woven to your specifications.

    I would really like to have Matt make me a jacket and vest set like that (or the aforementioned "Wallace"-style) ---with a box-pleated kilt in the same fabric if there was enough material! Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy it on credit, just now :-(

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    I Appreciate greatly your help gentlemen. I will try to upload a photo.
    [I]"--a black mark, disaffected, branded on our hurdies, like folk's names upon their kye! And what can I do? I'm a Stewart, ye see, and must fend for my clan and family. "
    [/I]--From David Balfour, Robert Louis Stevenson.

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    Last edited by 10buckstew; 5th July 09 at 06:02 PM. Reason: Bad URL
    [I]"--a black mark, disaffected, branded on our hurdies, like folk's names upon their kye! And what can I do? I'm a Stewart, ye see, and must fend for my clan and family. "
    [/I]--From David Balfour, Robert Louis Stevenson.

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    I've noticed that Marton Mills and Batley's versions are a LITTLE darker than others...

    (scroll down to the bottom when clicking on this link)

    http://www.usakilts.com/store/tartan...3&gaz_from=120

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