The Jarls of Lochlann- Home of the Kaber Kilt

[Miah]

Yeah it is what seams to be a larger box pleat that is on the under appron that falls between ones legs and adds some privacy

[Mychael Sporrano]

Ah, so it is a 'sitting down' thing... The pleat looks deep enough that it could be annoying while walking, though. I would like to see one of these kilts in person.

Mychael

[David Woodington]

Maybe this flap will be like liberty cuffs used by some of us in US navy.

Dave

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Well, I found my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE part of the site!

I'll quote from the page that talks about their pleating:

The Kaber Kilt™ is not a Scottish kilt, at least not in the modern sense. Designed by a contemporary Viking, patterned after several different ethnic kilts, and made with the modern man in mind. 8 box pleats with a detachable front apron. The basic, Orsman™ model is made from a canvas/denim twill to be durable, easy to care for, and inexpensive. Reinforced pockets, snap closure and an inside "dignity pleat™" to keep your secrets to yourself.


********WARNING***********
Our design is with the lawyers and the Patent & Trademark office. Please don't try to copy us. We can and will sue your %#&!


Guess they haven't seen some of the "Specialty Kilts" that have been made?

[Miah]

I found that to be pretty funny.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Just wondering.

Would anyone have the "brass" to get a Great Kilt?

There's GOT to be an SCA guy out there, or a "Renny", or a die-hard!

[Mychael Sporrano]

Would anyone have the "brass" to get a Great Kilt?

Very interesting question, Jimmy. You know, I have considered a great kilt. It would be very cool to have one, but I am not sure how often it would be used and I don't like having things simply for the sake of having them. The problem that I have is that regardless of whether I am dressed casual or traditional, I shoot for a more modern kilted look, and I am unsure how to acheive this with the great kilt. In a way it would be like wearing a bear skin around; simply no way to make that transcend the costume effect- at least not that I can see.

If I can get it to look right without having to wear period footwear, I am willing to bet that I do end up with one sooner or later.

Mychael

[TheFly]

Now that Orsman looks like the perfect starter kilt to me. Plus, there's Norwegian influence. Sort of melda my British Isles and Norse hertiage together. Awesome.

[Casey]

A great kilt is the last on my list, for now. I think it would have limited wear.

However, I thought the same about a TANK.

Casey

[The Kilted Chef]

Yes, I have a Great Kilt! It's not exactly wear-on-the-go because you have to lay out 8+ yards of tartan and pleat the thing by hand ! Quite a big job. I also find it just too hot for summer wear here in the midwest. Great for fall and winter, tho.

Larry