My new Kilt Kupboard (Kloset)

**ForresterModern** · 13th April 11, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys. Yes I am a "collector" but shall never challenge the great Hamish, unless it is to a dart match. WIFE says that when I die we are having a wake with all my friends and kilties, who will have to leave the house afterward with one bottle of single malt (most at least opened and partially drunk) scotch, one kilt, one sporran, one pair kilt hose, one each of the various types of hats (ball caps, golf caps, flat caps, fedoras, balmorals/tams/glengarrys), one dozen golf balls, one fly rod, and one bicycle (some pretty choice items I might add). She's going to keep the James Taylor collection---sorry--and my life insurance.

Now don't start getting any ideas about speeding me on my way just so you can collect the riches. I know the thought has crossed her mind once or twice but I think (hope) I still have her convinced to keep me around at least for a little while longer, kilts and all.

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**chrisupyonder** · 13th April 11, 12:08 PM

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If it's not made of cedar, is there cedar lining?
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Why Cedar? Does it have some sort of property beneficial to kilts?

Just wondered.

I just googled wood suppliers in the UK and Western Red Cedar seems to be most popular but is generally advertised for outdoor use, shingles, cladding, decking etc.

**ForresterModern** · 13th April 11, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by chrisupyonder

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If it's not made of cedar, is there cedar lining?
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Why Cedar? Does it have some sort of property beneficial to kilts?

Just wondered.

There are a number of substances, natural and man-made, that are repellant to moths, who would lay their eggs in the wool and you would find holes in your kilts and jackets, etc... when their larvae hatched and started munching their way through your woollies. So generally wool items are stored in cedar chests or closets, or with cedar sachets or blocks/balls, lavendar, or traditional mothballs (naptha based). Cedar oil, lavendar, and Naphtha are moth repellant and keep them from setting up shop in your expensive woolen kilt and other woollen gear.