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    I'd recommend the Swan tartan, and since it will be a custom weave, why not have the weaver replace the thin black stripes with red or green or some other color, thereby making it "yours"? Or, consider having it woven with the ancient colors. That would be really pretty, methinks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
    I'd recommend the Swan tartan, and since it will be a custom weave, why not have the weaver replace the thin black stripes with red or green or some other color, thereby making it "yours"? Or, consider having it woven with the ancient colors. That would be really pretty, methinks.
    Oooo .....now there's a thought!

    Personally, I'd go with the Swan tartan. I know a custom weave adds to the price tag, however it's your family name, heritage, and that will make it all the more special in the long run. And if it's going to be the only kilt for a looong time, well, you just might as well go for that very special one

    Besides, a nice blue kilt just stands out in a sea of green, red, & brown (weathered) based ones!
    [SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
    [SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
    [SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]

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    I suggest Lochcarron's Holyrood Gold in their heirloom colours. It's a beautiful tartan and on my long list if I ever get all the kilts on my short list. I hope Buckskin will not mind me reposting his picture.

    Last edited by xman; 21st June 10 at 03:17 PM.

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