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