I happened across this interesting article with great photos on the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band site.
The band has worn clan Fraser in "ancient" colours since its inception, but a couple years ago the band decided it was time for new kilts and a new "look".
According to the article they worked with ALD Kiltmakers in Glasgow and Marton Mills and ended up only changing one colour in the tartan, changing the blue from a pastel blue to a dark blue.
Here's a link to the photo showing the comparison between their old and new tartans.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfupamr...7624569097711/
Goes to show how a tartan can be completely transformed by the change of a single colour!
There are also photos of band members posing in their new kilts:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfupamr...7624569097711/
BTW the article mentions something I'd not heard before, that part of the kiltmaking process is hanging the kilt up for several days.
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