Irish National pics...(round one)

**Mr. Kilt** · 12th August 05, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys!!

I really like this kilt. It's very heavy and warm, so I haven't been wearing it at all, other than trying it on. Once the temps start to drop it will be my kilt of choice. For the summer heat I prefer my Bear or UK.

It was made by Southern Celts, who as far as I know are unfortunately no longer in business. Chris (from SC) had it listed in the "for sale" section here then he put it on Ebay. That's where I saw it. It's 9 yards of 60/40 wool blend, and it is gorgeous!

Cory...I also have a Stillwater Irish National (economy) kilt, and the colour and pattern is quite a bit different. The SW is lighter green and has a larger pattern to it.

**Mr. Kilt** · 12th August 05, 10:17 AM

I just took some pics of the two IN kilts side by side as a comparison. The Stillwater is on the right.

**Avonlea22** · 12th August 05, 02:07 PM

Surely those aren't the same tartan?

**sav** · 12th August 05, 02:51 PM

WOW! What a difference in those two kilts...I must say that I'm not keen on that bright green...I love that dark forest green in your wool I.N.

**Big Paul** · 12th August 05, 05:02 PM

Lookin' sharp!!

I don't care for how bright the Stillwater is, but I like the size of the set..

**millar** · 12th August 05, 06:16 PM

Al
I was toying with the idea of getting the SW Irish but your tartan looks so great. I can't believe they are the same.

**Dreadbelly** · 24th August 05, 08:23 AM

All of you are going to throw stuff at me, but I actually like the Stillwater Irish National better than the dark green version.

**Ducks**

Edit. I should explain my self. I will probably have more things thrown at me, but who cares.

The Irish are a loud, rowdy, obnoxious bunch. That's what makes them Irish. I mean this as a compliment, really! And any tartan assocated their nationality, such as the Irish National tartan, should reflect their rowdy party down attitude.

**Ducks again and hides under desk**

**Bob C** · 24th August 05, 10:49 AM

I was planning to buy a Stillwater Irish National, too. Now, I'm not so sure.

The other one certainly approximates the colors in the Tri-color more accurately.

Hmmm.

**possingk** · 24th August 05, 12:02 PM

Hey Dread is there enough room under the desk

, I prefer the one for SW as well and will probably pick on up soon. I like the bright colors, although if my first one ever gets here it is black. I can see it now, drinking on St. Patty's day in the perfect green for the occasion, with a nice guiness in my hand. MMM guiness.

No room, I guess I am going to get hit... Please throw guiness (in cans, not bottles)

**Hamish** · 24th August 05, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Al G. Sporrano

.................................................. .................................................. ......................................Please be kind, I'm not as camera friendly as Hamish!

Al, it will come with practice, believe me!

You know? That is one delicious kilt and I much prefer that colouring to the Stillwater version. Strangely, I have never thought to have an Irish tartan represented in my Kilt Kollection (possibly because I have no Irish connections - as far as I know!), but that Irish National really 'does it' for me and I am now sorely tempted. Yes, I AM tempted.......