In search of.......because I am curious

[ncof300d]

OK, there are many online places to purchase any variety of kilt. My question is where are there stores where I can buy a kilt? I live in the very northwest corner of Ohio (Bryan, OH) which many people I meet consider it to be very rural. My proximity to some cities in this area is as follows:
1.5 hours from Toledo, OH
2 hours from Detroit, MI
2 hours from Indianapolis, IN
3.5 hours from Columbus, OH

Any thoughts??

[orangehaggis]

Hi ... you can't find too many shops selling traditional kilts. Traditional kilts are made to measure, so you can only find second hand or ex-hire ones pre-made. Second hand ones are hard to come by online, let alone in Ohio!

What sort of kilt are you interested in? Those of us in the States (without a local kiltmaker) often have to do mail order from domestic or British kilt makers.

Mark O - Ohio

[Knocko]

OK, there are many online places to purchase any variety of kilt. My question is where are there stores where I can buy a kilt? I live in the very northwest corner of Ohio (Bryan, OH) which many people I meet consider it to be very rural. My proximity to some cities in this area is as follows:
1.5 hours from Toledo, OH
2 hours from Detroit, MI
2 hours from Indianapolis, IN
3.5 hours from Columbus, OH

Any thoughts??

I don't know how far you are willing to travel, but in Northern Michigan - Traverse City, there is Henderson Imports...

As far as I know, they will take measurements in-store, but you can also order online with all your measurements. I've never purchased from them, though...too rich for my blood at the moment.

http://www.hendersongroupltd.com/buy/kilts.html

[cwr89]

not sure how far you want to travel but here round cincinnati all I know of is the Celtic Corner. http://www.celticcornerstore.com/

I haven't gotten anything from them, but I have talked with the owner who leads the Cincinnati Caladonian pipe band. I am looking into getting a practice chanter from them.

and if you decide to make the drive, hit me up with a PM. love to talk with fellow Kilties in the area!
~Casey

[Archangel]

Another five hours past Windsor gets you to Burnett and Struth in Barrie. You could make a weekend of it, go to the Casino, watch a show, make some money, buy a kilt, whole new life.

Or stop part way and meet Robert at R-Kilts and watch him for a while.

[ncof300d]

I reason for my inquiry is that I can see a kilt and tartan online, but each computer that I use has a different display, thus a tartan can look different. I would like the opportunity to go somewhere so that I can eye the kilt/tartan directly and handle the material. The internet is nice, but I can not handle what I am looking at.

My wife and I would not mind going on a journey to either Traverse City and Cincinnati.

Thanks,
Nate

[Mark Keeney]

I reason for my inquiry is that I can see a kilt and tartan online, but each computer that I use has a different display, thus a tartan can look different. I would like the opportunity to go somewhere so that I can eye the kilt/tartan directly and handle the material. The internet is nice, but I can not handle what I am looking at.

Many kiltmakers will sell you a swatch of the material so you can see the colors and feel the fabric.

[KiltedKop45]

Yes, many Kiltmakerd Do offer swatches . They usually cost around 5.00$ or so and will usually absorb that cost when you order your Kilt. I would say , Get in touch with Matt Newsome at The Scotish Tartans Museum. He makes (by hand) 4 yard box pleats, and 5 yard knife pleat Kilts. You can find it easily online.

[Big Paul]

Check out Highland Fling in Lake Orion, Mi. He doesn't carry many kilts in stock for sale but has a ton of tartan samples to order from. I got mine from there. Gordon is a great guy!

If you let us know when you are coming up this way, we may through together a kilt night!!