Next Tank - Looking for an Old, Rare... er, 'Different' Tartan

[MacGuffin]

I've got a few tartan suggestions.

Muted Black Watch ( a new look to an old classic)
http://www.scotweb.co.uk/images/tart...blackwatch.jpg

Galicia (I have only seen once ever made into a kilt). http://www.scotweb.co.uk/images/tart...ity/004946.jpg

Catalan (This tartan is extremely rare, never actually seen it woven).
http://www.scotweb.co.uk/images/tart...ity/002071.jpg

[ForresterModern]

Although I won't try to sway you with any particular tartan suggestions (my fall tartans are MacDonald of Glencoe Muted, Weathered MacDonald, Maple Leaf) if you are iterested in an infrequently woven/rare/special order tartan and not desiring to go with the big cost, might I suggest trying the machine sewn kilt from TheTartanStore do co dot uk, with their 20% discount deal currently in place. They do not seem to restrict special weave tartans or add additional charges for the special weave (as long as it is listed in the STWR), as I just ordered an 8yd 16oz kilt in special weave Douglas Brown tartan and the price was, well lets just say MORE than reasonable. My jones will be a bit longer than most since it is a special weave, and I chose the free delivery option requesting surface mails, but they are still expecting delivery in 12-14 weeks. From my contacts with them thus far I have found them very helpful, and at least one contact came from what is probably their sister company's service manager, someone with whom I have dealt in the past and been very satisfied with their machine sewn kilts. They are to my eye nearly identical in design and build to the several handsewns I own and have been quite satisfactory to work with. PM if you want details.

jeff

[OC Richard]

Love this thread!

Several tartans that I've had my eye on have been mentioned such as Auld Scotland and Cavan. I like pretty much the entire Dalgleish Weathered Range.

And I really love the colours in Autumn Buchanan, though I would much preferred had they used the traditional symmetrical sett.

Here's Auld Scotland combined with a lovely jacket, on display at Lochcarron:



And here's a wedding party in County Cavan



I didn't realise until seeing these photos juxtaposed just now how similar the two tartans look.

[Scott West]

Everyone: Again, thank you VERY MUCH for your time and wonderful recommendations. From the beguiling Auld Scotland and the to-the-point Randonnée Bretonne, to the woodsy Maple Leaf and the surprisingly beautiful 'Heatherfield', I have new pallettes to consider.

Btw: Jack Daw, I too wear the Buchanan Hunting Modern (tank from Lochcarron), and I couldn't be happier with the quality and colors. Buchanan Hunting Modern sightings are rare. Indeed, yours (postings) is the only other Buchanan Hunting Modern I've seen out and about.

[castledangerous]

Everyone: Again, thank you VERY MUCH for your time and wonderful recommendations. From the beguiling Auld Scotland and the to-the-point British 'Walking' kilt...

FYI: That is "Brittany Walking," not "British Walking"

[Scott West]

Reference corrected, lest I offend.

Thanks.

[Vegan Scot]

And I really love the colours in Autumn Buchanan, though I would much preferred had they used the traditional symmetrical sett.

What is the scoop on Autumn Buchanan? I don't think I've ever seen that version before. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me, is it really just a muted or weathered version of the sett? If nothing else I've never heard of it referred to as "Autumn" Buchanan. Then again I'm constantly surprised by the boundlessness of my ignorance!

[Paul Henry]

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And I really love the colours in Autumn Buchanan, though I would much preferred had they used the traditional symmetrical sett.

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As the asymetrical sett can be found registered to at least 1880, and perahps even to 1850 , I think it can be truly considered traditional, albeit perhaps it was an incorrect reading of an earlier pattern. The Buchannan Tartan is actually well known as being asymetric, anything else would probably be considered strange these days!