I think the distinction between modern and traditional as set up on this board is appropriate. Most of us reading will find the hand sewn wool sooner or later as the ones some call the "only traditional" and Most will figure out pretty soon what others consider the "More Traditional" But go back farther in history and we won't find them to be the "original traditional" either. So who cares? Style and construction is the issue to this Scot, I don't care if it's "the most traditional" or not.

No doubt in my mind that a more traditional wool kilt hand or machine sewn is a far nicer better hanging kilt then my Amerikilt and I hope to get one as soon as funds permit.

I hate to see these little disagreements here at X about an issue that we won't resolve. It becomes a religious battle of what one kilt is over another. I would rather we spent the time in the construction, quality, service of the makers, style, colors, what to wear with them. Etc. and....

..in Graham's case what pajama top to wear with it while sleeping :P