Handwoven Material

**Nighthawk** · 3rd September 10, 10:35 AM

This is my buddy Doc Dave:

I don't know what the tartan is, but I do know it was spun dyed and woven by these guys and gals:

**saxandpipes** · 3rd September 10, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Mull tartan, hand woven by Marjorie Logie Warren of Thistle Studio (Lake Junaluska, NC).

Picture was taken a couple of years ago. My son, Alister, whom I am holding in the pic, just celebrated his third birthday a couple of days ago.

The kilt is a four yard box pleated kilt, though I have an additional yard of cloth tucked away, so I'm considering remaking this one as a five yard knife pleat.

Beautiful combo! The hose are amazing too- they just look fantastic all together!

Cheers!

**figheadair** · 3rd September 10, 08:24 AM

My Clan Donald kilt. Naturally dyed (cochineal, indigo & weld) and woven by yours truly.

**figheadair** · 3rd September 10, 08:27 AM

My favorite kilt - c.1730 unnamed tartan from South Uist woven by me and made into a 5 yard box-pleat kilt by Bob Martin.

Note the traditional herringbone selvedge.

In case anyone is wondering why it may look a little unusual, I forgot to mention, It's an asymmetric sett.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 3rd September 10, 04:23 AM

Thanks, Rex. You've got a real gem with Jamie's cloth there! That one is truly an heirloom!

**Riverkilt** · 3rd September 10, 09:03 AM

Hope this isn't too tangential. Have always wondered if one of the local Navajo weavers could hand weave tartan for a kilt on their traditional looms.

Could be a mutually beneficial deal for the weaver and for those needing an uncommon tartan woven.

**figheadair** · 3rd September 10, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Hope this isn't too tangential. Have always wondered if one of the local Navajo weavers could hand weave tartan for a kilt on their traditional looms.

Could be a mutually beneficial deal for the weaver and for those needing an uncommon tartan woven.

No. Navajo weaving produces basically a form of warp-faced rug type material. That type of loom setup would be wholely impractical for a traditional fine 2/2 twill.

**Riverkilt** · 3rd September 10, 10:18 AM

Shows what I know about weaving.....

Do know the difference between weaving and knitting....

**davidlpope** · 3rd September 10, 10:27 AM

Peter, et. al.,

Besides yourself, who else currently handweaves tartan for sale?

Cordially,

David

**figheadair** · 3rd September 10, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Peter, et. al.,

Besides yourself, who else currently handweaves tartan for sale?

Cordially,

David

David, not sure. There are those that weave for themselves and I've seen some really nice stuff. The real problem is that it's difficult to get the right yarn, especially in the US and then, it's a hard living that doesn't pay the bills.