What Is Your Favorite Kilt, And Why?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Like Riverkilt, I doubt I could say I have a favorite, but there is one that is particularly special for a couple of different reasons. It is a 15 oz. heavyweight, special weave by D.C. Dalgliesh, and sewn by Matt Newsome into a four yard box pleated wonder. Matt's work is flawless; the fit is perfect; and the cloth is nothing short of glorious. It is the first kilt I have that is made of Dalgliesh cloth, and it certainly will not be the last.

The area where I live was heavily burned over in a September firestorm of unimaginable proportion and intensity. For weeks after, it was very much like walking through a carpet-bombed landscape. When things were at their worst and it had become apparent that we could not save the house, the question was then very simple . . . . .what do we take from the house after we get the kilts to safety?

The loss of more than a hundred years of family history is giving way to the excitement of building the new house, but it won't really be finished properly until we bring the tartan back. When we gather to do that, and the pipers give us "Highland Cathedral", the Newsome box pleat will be the first through the door, and I will be home again.

Yeah. It is that special.

Wow. That gave me chills....

[Laird_M]

My MacLeod of Harris Ancient 13oz PV, as its the only one I have - would love a real 13oz Skye, but just can't afford it.

[Jaggy thistle]

my favourite kilt is my 8yd Black Douglas woven by Dalgliesh and stitched by E-Kilts. why? because it is my tartan and it is indestructable it is an unusual tartan which Ilove it has been all over the world with me and been admired by many
All the best for the festive season Jaggy Thistle

[CMcG]

If there can be only one, my favourite kilt is my Maple Leaf tartan. It isn't the best fitting or in the best shape because my dad bought it for me second hand, but it is my only tank. Swish and swing in my official, national tartan!

My girlfriend, however, likes my New World Irish tartan acrylic 7 yarder from the Frugal Corner because I designed the tartan myself and it was made to my measurements.

[triolamj]

My Pakistani-made 13oz Black Watch is my favorite because of the craftsmanship and the fit. I bought it as an inexpensive working kilt for the Highland Games but because its pleating is superior to my Scottish-made Irish Province Munster casual, I can get much more wear out of it between dry cleanings. I love the color of my Munster but it wrinkles too quickly because it has too few pleats (17 vs 30). The Black Watch was 1/3 of the price which makes it even more dear to me.

[Zardoz]

I don't know if I have a single 'favorite' but based on frequency of wear it's the Texas Bluebonnet or the Ireland's National.

[Richrail]

I favorite is the USAkilt semi-trad in Holyrood tartan because I received for Christmas and made to measure.

[domnhall.rowlan]

I would have to say my favorite kilt is the one I am wearing when asked that question
It seems no matter which kilt I wear, there is something special about it, when I am wearing it.

[Panache]

My Heatherfield tartan kilt made by the one and only Barb Tewksbury




I've seen a lot of wonderful tartans but this one is the most gorgeous I have ever come across. The fabric was given to me by its designer as a gift of friendship and it was crafted with amazing care by an expert kilt maker.

It is one of only two kilts in the world in this tartan and wearing it is like wearing a work of art.

Cheers

Jamie

[David Thorpe]

Usually, it's the one I am about to finish sewing and get into the mail to its new owner.