As the owner of many a kilt, and one that wears the kilt every day, I recommend the saving for a traditional kilt from a reputable kiltmaker or dealer.

On this board are many great kiltmakers and all of the vendors on this board produce quality products. For some ideas, click on the adverts of USA Kilts and their Premier line. The Scottish Tartans museum, Celtic Croft as alternatives. The board has also some talented kiltmakers, they tend to hide out on their kiltmaker's forum. Barb T is one who has authored a book titled The Art of Kiltmaking. This is the book that provides a lot of information on what is right and what can go wrong in a kilt. You may have read posts by Chattancat, who initially scared me off with his sig line of "budding klitmaker", it is misleading, as he has produced some kilts of notable quality. Slo-Hairt is the owner of Keltoi, and has gotten rolling with the kiltmaking, with favourable reviews.

Look around and communicate with a kiltmaker. You will be glad that you did. A quality hand sewn wool tartan kilt will provide you with a lifetime of comfort and style.

Slainte