Not real kilts?

[Colin]

In the opinion of one who is completely ignorant of such matters, I reckon that if it looks like a kilt, it's a kilt. The 'handsewn in Scotland' thing seems a bit silly to me. Now on the other hand, if anyone was to ask me about Yorkshire puddings, I can say with certainty (and only half-jokingly) that if it isn't baked by a person who was born in Yorkshire, it ain't a Yorkshire Pudding.

So I think there's a bit of national/regional pride coming into both of those equations. But one thing's for sure - my attitude about Yorkshire puddings isn't going to affect the taste of one that was baked by someone who has never set foot in Yorkshire, and I think a similar thing can be said about the kilt.

However, the use of so-called 'Yorkshire Pudding Mix' is insulting. If you must use a mix, it's better to do without.

I actually used to think along the same lines. I mean I own 4 non-traditional tartan kilts (3 Bearkilts and 1 Canada Kilt). I wore all 4 of those kilts regularly and proudly. I thought they were great and "who needs to blow the cash on a traditional when I can get 2-4 more new style kilts for the same price?".

However a month ago I ordered a traditional handsewn 8 yard kilt from www.scottishkilts.net and I have to say that after wearing it only twice, I am never going back. While the price is a bit high the fit, weight, feel, and appearance of a traditional Scottish kilt can not be matched. I had heard the same thing myself from other members and always kind of blew it off. Now I know exactly what they were talking about. My 8-yard Bear kilt is a spectacular garment with a wonderful weight and swing to it, but even it pales in comparison.

So while some of us might not see the "value" or "use" or a true Scottish kilt, some of us that were introduced to kilt wearing by the new style kilts have seen the light and are now going for true quality* rather than quanity.

* The Bear kilts are a quality made garment, and one which I would still recommend to those that can handle the wait time. Bear makes a great kilt for casual wear. I am, however, selling the 8 yard Bear kilt (Royal Stewart) as well as my Canada Kilt (MacKenzie) and likely my dress sporran from Canada Kilt (with one of the kilts only).

[Iolaus]

I am, however, selling the 8 yard Bear kilt (Royal Stewart) as well as my Canada Kilt (MacKenzie) and likely my dress sporran from Canada Kilt (with one of the kilts only).

Come on! Don't tease us man! Have you posted in the "For Sale" section yet? What size? Picture? Which MacKenzie tartan? I found several.

[Colin]

Come on! Don't tease us man! Have you posted in the "For Sale" section yet? What size? Picture? Which MacKenzie tartan? I found several.

The kilts were both in the for sale section for some time. They are both bigger sizes, so you skinny lot will missed out