Interesting thread, but as a die hard rennie, I would not use that kilt either. I'll be the first to admit that many Rennies are not historically accurate, but most try. I cheat with my kilt; I use my amerikilt because I like wearing it and its the only one I have currently. For the Renaissance period, kilts as we know them didn't appear until very late in the renaissance, but there is some (not much) but some sources that indicate that a single colored kilt was preferred by mercenaries and warriors because it allowed them to blend into the heath. Accurate? Who really knows for sure. But a rough made kilt would such as that would not fit into the period at all since most of the dress of the moneyed at that time was dress to impress; even the poor used the left overs. Too often, many rennie wannabes use the poor/rough construction think, erroneously, that textiles were not advanced at that period in time. I would argue that, in many ways, they were better than the mass produced crap the masses go after today. Most faires are involved in the fantasy aspect, so aren't too concerned with accuracy unless you are cast. In that case, there is some sort of "period police" who will not allow you to wear the kilt if the time frame for that faire is such that kilts weren't considered to be in use then. But that's for the cast, not the patrons. That being said, serious patrons do strive for authenticity; especially those involved with the SCA. And I agree, if you're going to shell out that much money, get something that looks better than that. My 2cents worth as a newbie to the board.