MacKay tartan -- large sett size

[creagdhubh]

Very nice, Matt! I have always admired the kilts of several Macphersons I know that have an enlarged sett in the Macpherson 'hunting' and Chattan 'modern' tartan. I love the look of an enlarged sett, but I am not so sure it would be aesthetically pleasing for certain tartans.

[McElmurry]

Like Gunn. Or possibly Morrison. :-)

I have many Morrison Green swatches but I haven't found one I just have to have, until now. There are several elements that make this tartan more interesting. First, the selection of a darker blue and a lighter green adds contrast. This along with the sett size increases the contast and size of the green guard or separator stripes so they are more easily seen. In the modern version it is very hard to see these stripes.

If I understand correctly the Morrison rendered in a similar fashion would have two horizontal red stripes all around and two vertical red stripes on the apron. Pleats would look the same or could be pleated to alternating red and black stripes (not sure if this would be cool or just weird).

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I have many Morrison Green swatches but I haven't found one I just have to have, until now. There are several elements that make this tartan more interesting. First, the selection of a darker blue and a lighter green adds contrast. This along with the sett size increases the contast and size of the green guard or separator stripes so they are more easily seen. In the modern version it is very hard to see these stripes.

If I understand correctly the Morrison rendered in a similar fashion would have two horizontal red stripes all around and two vertical red stripes on the apron. Pleats would look the same or could be pleated to alternating red and black stripes (not sure if this would be cool or just weird).

I'll be glad to discuss the details of a similar Morrison kilt for you in a large sett. Why don't you email me at matt@newhousehighland.com and we can talk about the particulars.
Aye,
Matt

[celt72]

Well my kilt arrived yesterday while I was walking out the door to go to work. Needless to say, it was a long day at work. Despite USPS doing its best to destroy the box, the kilt arrived looking great. Here are two pictures of me in it. Unfortunately, the lighting and my camera are not the best...




Thanks Matt!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Looking good! The large sett comes across really well, and it looks like we got an excellent fit. I hope you enjoy it for many years.

[chewse]

Beautiful! Celebration time.....Perhaps a dram of the 25 year old Laphroaig I see on the shelve behind you?

[celt72]

Looking good! The large sett comes across really well, and it looks like we got an excellent fit. I hope you enjoy it for many years.

I'm sure I will Matt. Thanks again!

[celt72]

Beautiful! Celebration time.....Perhaps a dram of the 25 year old Laphroaig I see on the shelve behind you?

I guess a new kilt is a special enough occasion for a dram of the 25 year old Laphroaig.

[creagdhubh]

Looks very smart. Congratulations!

[lukeyrobertson]

I always enjoy photos of your work, Matt. This is a very beautiful kilt and I particularly like learning about things like pleating and sett size. Thank you.

Celt, very nice look. I too, have a Newsome kilt. Congratulations.