Scotland-America Tartan to Celebrate 250 Years of Cultural Ties

[User]

Just a kind observation, which may give you some food for thought. I hope that you will not take unkindly with what I have to suggest.

Instead of filling your wardrobe with assorted tartans and attire, why not have the one tartan that you really want, avoid a wardrobe of sundries and just have the correct gear that fits your needs and then, ........... Have the tartan that you really desire to be woven and in passing, will save you money in the long term and make more wardrobe space as well.


It's what I and many Scots happily do.

To be fair, this is a forum for people who are enthusiastic enough about kilts to spend their time reading and posting about them. It's not surprising that those with such interest have a stronger desire to own multiple kilts than the average Scot, who was born into the culture and may or may not care for them.

Also, this is just a musing and may be completely wrong, but it seems that in Scotland owning multiple kilts may raise the question among those around you "WHY do you own multiple kilts?"
In America, as soon as a person buys ONE kilt, they've already become "the guy with the kilt", so whether you own one or ten, it doesn't change others' perception of you much.

I don't own only one pair of jeans, slacks, or dress shirts, and I'm not strongly attached to any of them. But I do enjoy kilts, so I'd like to acquire more as finances permit.

[AFS1970]

I am looking forward to this tartan. I am quite fond of the Bicentennial tartan from 1976 and would love a kilt in it but sadly ran into a bit of a wall trying to buy one. Perhaps this will be a better option if I like it.

As for designing tartans based on Flags, Rocky did a batch for all 50 states, the once for my state of Connecticut is far better than the official state tartan that our legislature approved.

I do like that Boba Fett tartan, even if it is a bit loud, and thanks for not calling it the Mandalorian tartan.

I have only tried my hand as designing a tartan once, and it was sort of based on one of those 32 Irish county fashion tartans.

[User]

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As for designing tartans based on Flags, Rocky did a batch for all 50 states, the once for my state of Connecticut is far better than the official state tartan that our legislature approved.
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Technically, I think the tartans you're referring to are based on the great seal of each state, not the flag.

[geomick]

the Wisconsin tartan should have been designed around the colo(u)rs of cheeses, sausages and beers to truly represent the state

[Jock Scot]

To be fair, this is a forum for people who are enthusiastic enough about kilts to spend their time reading and posting about them. It's not surprising that those with such interest have a stronger desire to own multiple kilts than the average Scot, who was born into the culture and may or may not care for them.

Also, this is just a musing and may be completely wrong, but it seems that in Scotland owning multiple kilts may raise the question among those around you "WHY do you own multiple kilts?"
In America, as soon as a person buys ONE kilt, they've already become "the guy with the kilt", so whether you own one or ten, it doesn't change others' perception of you much.

I don't own only one pair of jeans, slacks, or dress shirts, and I'm not strongly attached to any of them. But I do enjoy kilts, so I'd like to acquire more as finances permit.

I ws actually commenting on a member complaining that he could not afford another tartan that he really wanted and his wardrobe was full. All I was suggesting was a way to solve the problem, like the Scots generally appear to do. In other words, one kilt and more room in the wardrobe and of course, is less expensive

[OC Richard]

To be fair, this is a forum for people who are enthusiastic enough about kilts to spend their time reading and posting about them. It's not surprising that those with such interest have a stronger desire to own multiple kilts than the average Scot, who was born into the culture and may or may not care for them.

Also, this is just a musing and may be completely wrong, but it seems that in Scotland owning multiple kilts may raise the question among those around you "WHY do you own multiple kilts?"
In America, as soon as a person buys ONE kilt, they've already become "the guy with the kilt", so whether you own one or ten, it doesn't change others' perception of you much.

I don't own only one pair of jeans, slacks, or dress shirts, and I'm not strongly attached to any of them. But I do enjoy kilts, so I'd like to acquire more as finances permit.

Interesting musings, and I think you're on to something.

Coming from the piping side of things, I would propose that for most pipers the analogy wouldn't be between a kilt and a pair of jeans, but between a kilt and a tuxedo.

A musician isn't going to have a closet-full of tuxedos, but probably one, the thing he's required to wear when doing a public performance with an orchestra.

With many (if not most) pipers that kilt hanging in their closet belongs to their band. I've known pipers who went a lifetime of being regularly kilted without ever having owned a kilt.

However pipers who don't play in a band, or who in addition to a band do Solo competition, will own a kilt. (Just one.) I'm thinking of the band I play in, there's only myself and two other people in the band (both pipers) who own a kilt, as far as I know. I own four, which the other people in the band would think a bit nutters (if they found out).

[Father Bill]

I'm thinking of the band I play in, there's only myself and two other people in the band (both pipers) who own a kilt, as far as I know. I own four, which the other people in the band would think a bit nutters (if they found out).

We'll all be sure to let them know! ;)

[jsrnephdoc]

pipers who don't play in a band, or who in addition to a band do Solo competition, will own a kilt. (Just one.) I'm thinking of the band I play in, there's only myself and two other people in the band (both pipers) who own a kilt, as far as I know. I own four, which the other people in the band would think a bit nutters (if they found out).

Richard, given that you're an incredibly accomplished student of all the stuff discussed here, I'd be surprised if the typical other members of your band didn't actually UNDER estimate the number of kilts you own

[OC Richard]

Richard, given that you're an incredibly accomplished student of all the stuff discussed here, I'd be surprised if the typical other members of your band didn't actually UNDER estimate the number of kilts you own

The key word is student of this stuff...you get to the point where you realise what you don't know will always outpace what you do know.

I'm new to the band and nobody knows about my Highland Dress addictions, nor are they likely to find out. At Games where we're competing we'll all be dressed in band kit, and at Games where we're not competing none of the other band members will be there to see me wearing my non-band stuff.