Not sure if I am in the right area for this question, but was wondering why a great kilt cost so much more than a regular kilt a lot of the time? The great kilt is just a piece of cloth that you have to hand pleat yourself. I have seen them start at around $400 base price and for a kilt my size, between 7 and 8 yards for a waist size of around 52 inches, I have to add another almost $200 on top of that. My kilt when I bought it several years ago cost me around $400 and it was the traditional kilt with belt loops, straps, and sewn pleats. Same one in my avatar. Just think it is strange that it would cost so much more. I would love to get a great kilt, but just can't afford the expense right now. I want to start doing some historic Highland camping / survival treks.