New Kilt Owner

[BlueSkye]

Hello everyone!
What a great forum! I have begun the journey of ordering my first kilt. In doing so, I wanted to make sure first and foremost that i'd be honoring my family clan name (Armstrong) and showing due respect to Scottish tradition. For me, that meant i wanted something custom made that was true to the wool of Scottish weavers and authentic tartan colors. I wanted to meet the kilt-maker if possible. For me, it was an opportunity to learn rather than fill in the blanks of what i thought i knew. (I know that border reivers did not wear the kilt. However, we're no longer border reivers and my fiance would not appreciate me appearing as if i am joining a night raid in Tynedale for our wedding next summer. )
I traveled across the border and met the craftsman in his Victoria BC shop. And so glad i did! We spent nearly 2 hours talking about the process of making a kilt, kilt history and etiquette in wearing one. It was a learning experience i felt was extremely valuable of which i'd certainly recommend if one has the opportunity.
In the end, i felt very comfortable with the purchase and learning some of the nuances.

Slange!
Darren