Quote Originally Posted by English Bloke View Post
Jock, I take your point. Mistaken for a traditional Kilt in your neck of the woods definitely not ... And in most other places probably not.

In retrospect that's not exactly what I meant and my post was badly phrased.

I think Tobus has worded what I intended to convey better than I did.



Certainly a more traditional feel than these other RKilts products.


Hemp


Leather

But you are right, it's not a traditional Kilt.

Don't get me wrong, I have no aversion to modern Kilts, I like them and I've even got one in my collection. I just don't have the bottle to wear it much.
Because:
a) They come over as a young man's garment and I don't feel I fit that bill.
b) They are so radically different to traditional kilts.
c) My wife is not keen.

I've seen a number of Utility type Kilts out and about on other folks and I think they look fine (on them).

I think this tartan variant has mileage, in that it is a bridge between the two...

I still think it's ace!
JOHN:
I saw the pics from your 50th and I am only a tad bid short of that, not sure I agree that the standard RKilts are a young man's product. And it I might say: "I am quite chuffed" with mine.

I own 2 of Robert's hemp kilts, and while each may pick his poison, the pleats and the swish on them are terrific. So yes they are different than a traditional kilt, radically hmmh a subjective opinion. I know you are on the wrong side of the pond to make it easy but I think you have to experience one to get the full feel. The workmanship of these is top shelf and it is evident how much work Robert puts into them. Having said that I very much like my traditional kilts as well I am not rooted in one camp. But I do have dogs, run around in the parks and partake in weekend activities where RKilts are a great fit for their durability. The type of things that would worry my in a good wool kilt.
I think Grant outlined thoughts that coincide with mine, above.