welsh kilt (cilt)

[dyfed]

I was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a welsh national kilt in ontario or states.. or if someone has one for sale

[Manu]

alexis malcolm buddy!!!great craftsmanship!

[flyv65]

alexis malcolm buddy!!!great craftsmanship!

I'm glad to hear that: I've got a Williams of Wales on the way that should arrive the first or second week of January.

Bryan...and Kathy Lare left a message on the answering machine while I was out of town-could the Borodale tank be ready?...

[flyv65]

Bryan...and Kathy Lare left a message on the answering machine while I was out of town-could the Borodale tank be ready?...

Okay, i'm about to have serious attention problems: both Kathy and Alexis told me to expect my kilt and cilt the second week of January.

Bryan...it's tearing me up, you know...

[Rob Wright]

You'll lovethe kilt from Kathy Lare. I can't get over the quality of mine from her in the Douglas grey ancient.

Rob

[flyv65]

You'll lovethe kilt from Kathy Lare. I can't get over the quality of mine from her in the Douglas grey ancient.

Between you and Ron (Riverkilt), I'd decided to order a custom weave from Kathy called lady Borodale's gift (it's a Macdonald tartan and quite old). I knew I wanted my next kilt to be from her and Kathy was very patient with my questions and indecisions regarding fitting, length, etc. However, about a month later, for reasons we needn't go into here, I wanted to display an obvious sign of respect to my father; hence the Williams of Wales cilt. i'd heard some very nice things about Alexis Malcolm and when I called found she was preparing ot place an order from the Welsh mill-I took it as a sign and ordered one from her as well. It looks like i'll be busy reviewing and snapping pictures around the Ides of January.

Bryan...when these come in I'll only be waiting on the Bearkilt in Macdonald modern...

[Riverkilt]

Drooling on the keyboard again...

I just ordered up my fourth kilt from Kathy Lare, the Cameron Red and Black. A 13 ounce from Edgar Mills.

I do so love her work!

Now I'm jonesing to see your pics!

Ron

[macwilkin]

Between you and Ron (Riverkilt), I'd decided to order a custom weave from Kathy called lady Borodale's gift (it's a Macdonald tartan and quite old).

Reportedly a gift from Lady Borodale to Prince Charles Edward Stuart, actually.

After the Battle of Culloden on 16th April 1746, Prince Charles Edward Stuart was a fugitive in the West Highlands until rescued by French ships in Arisaig on 20th September. His escape took him into the 'safe' Clanranald territory of Morar, Arisaig and Moidart. He was sheltered by Angus and Catriona MacDonald of Borrodale.

Six days later the Prince, four companions, Donald MacLeod and seven Clanranalds, sailed for the Outer Hebrides in an eight-oared boat of the Borrodales. As soon as they were clear of the sheltered waters of the sea loch at Arisaig, a violent storm arose. Driven by the gale through the night and in constant danger of capsizing, the boat reached Benbecula where the Prince, his companions and crew hid for two days. They then sailed to Scalpay off Harris where they were hospitably received by Donald Campbell a tenant of MacLeod of Dunvegan, and where the Prince was given a change of clothes. On departure, he left the sea-soaked tartan lately given to him by Lady Borrodale, with Donald Campbell and his family.

Two fragments of this tartan cloth are known to have survived. One in the West Highland Museum, Fort William, and the other among a collection of Stuart relics at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire. The pieces were brought together by Peter MacDonald, Handloom Weaver, Crieff, who reconstructed the original tartan, using dyes to match the original colours of indigo blue and cochineal red. The research to authenticate the history of the tartan, was carried out by Mr Tom Massey Lynch on behalf of Stonyhurst College, and the recreated tartan was displayed in the Royal Museum of Scotland by courtesy of the Trustees of the College.

-- http://freespace.virgin.net/john.hug...b/borodale.htm

When it does come in, please, please, please post a piccie ASAP, as I've always wanted to see this tartan "up close". The photos on the Drambuie Kirkliston Pipe Band's web site does not it justice!

btw, the excellent book "Damn Rebel Bitches: The Women of the '45" by Maggie Craig features the tartan on the front cover with a print of "Colonel" Anne Mackintosh raising a regiment for the Jacobite Army.

Cheers,

Todd

[flyv65]

Reportedly a gift from Lady Borodale to Prince Charles Edward Stuart, actually.

When it does come in, please, please, please post a piccie ASAP, as I've always wanted to see this tartan "up close". The photos on the Drambuie Kirkliston Pipe Band's web site does not it justice!

btw, the excellent book "Damn Rebel Bitches: The Women of the '45" by Maggie Craig features the tartan on the front cover with a print of "Colonel" Anne Mackintosh raising a regiment for the Jacobite Army.

Yes, I'd found a few links to the history of the tartan on the pipe band's website as well as two others, but wasn't sure how far to delve into it in the post. As far as what the tartan is like, well, Kathy said that it's an absolutely beautiful pattern and couldn't wait to work with it, so I'm guessing I'll be pretty pleased. I'll post photos of both about as fast as they come in.

Bryan...by the way, thanks for the tip on the book; I'm not an historian, but I've always been facinated by history and will read on the subject whenever possible...