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19th August 14, 04:21 PM
#1
is this tartan suitable for formal occasions, why/why not?
Chattan ancient colors by lochcarron in 16oz pure woollochc_cht_a.jpg
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19th August 14, 04:27 PM
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19th August 14, 04:31 PM
#3
It's not the Tartan but how the kilt is made and worn that determines the level of formality.
Even a traditionaly made kilt worn down around the hips is only suitable for the beach.
A kilt designed for Highland Athletes will not dress up too well.
A dirty kilt or one with the pleats looking like a shower curtain will look wrong regardless of what Tartan it is.
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19th August 14, 04:34 PM
#4
Thanks for the advice. I am not worried about bad quality as Bonnie heather Greene will be making the kilt (hopefully)
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19th August 14, 04:48 PM
#5
Your tartan is never wrong if it's the tartan of your clan or the clan to which you give your allegiance any more than your name could be wrong for a formal occasion.
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19th August 14, 04:54 PM
#6
Yes I have 6 blood connections to chattan (Bain, Smithx2, dickisonx2, and noble.)
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19th August 14, 04:32 PM
#7
Yes it is. I wore that exact tartan to the Annual Highland Clans Ball, in Melbourne in 2013
Kilt is 8 yard, 16oz, knife pleated to the sett, made by John at keltoi
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20th August 14, 08:53 AM
#8
 Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt
Yes it is. I wore that exact tartan to the Annual Highland Clans Ball, in Melbourne in 2013
Kilt is 8 yard, 16oz, knife pleated to the sett, made by John at keltoi
Now that's a nice big sett.
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20th August 14, 09:03 AM
#9
And here is the progenitor sett - Wilsons' MacKintosh; this sample from the Cockburn Collection of 1810 where it is named McPherson.
No.55.jpg
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20th August 14, 09:53 AM
#10
Peter,
Quick question (I hope the OP doesn't mind):
In regards to the Chattan Chief and Chattan Clan tartans, what are the main differences? Both examples I have uploaded below are from D.C. Dalgliesh and are in the reproduction colour scheme. It appears to me that the Chattan Chief has a larger sett overall, as well as the white lines appearing to be thicker than the Chattan Clan variant. Are these observations correct? I'm a bit confused about the two tartans. Thanks!
Chattan Chief
Chattan Clan
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