There's also the option of buying from a craftsman TRAINED in Scotland in the traditional way, with all the certifications of the craft, who orders up the fabric from Scottish mills, but sews the finished product in another country convenient to their countrymen.
I think I could lay out any of my hand sewn traditionals from Kathy Lare next to a hand sewn traditional sewn in Scotland and have her craftsmanship gain the approval of the most educated kiltmaking judge.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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