Tartan orientation question

[Geomantic]

I'm looking to purchase a new Welsh cilt in the Evans tartan (to honor another side of the family), probably from Kiltstore.net. I would like to do something interesting with military pleating but am not sure what would be the best option for which part of the plaid to show and what to fold in the pleats. I'm open to any suggestions from the wise and knowledgable brethren. Thanks

[sirdaniel1975]

Hmm,



It's clear that there is part of this tartans design that was unseen with the image you provided. The image here is from www.tartans.scotland.net .

Most folks go with "pleat to sett" which allows one to see the pattern/design of the tartan when viewing the pleats.

You asked about military pleats, I assume you mean "pleated to stripe?" Which shows off one of the stripes in a pleated design. Kilt makers can explain this much better and more precisely than I. I think with some tartans there are several options for which stripe to display.. I might be wrong.. don't take my statement at face value. I believe with the Evans it could be pleated to the white or red stripe.. Again, find out for sure!


*left = pleat to stripe
*right = pleat to sett

Most of the folks here are most likely to recommend "pleat to sett" and then say something along the lines: "pleat to stripe looks good if you're in a pipe band or something...."

#1 advice = Discussing this with a kilt/cilt maker is the best advice I have for you.

[Cawdorian]

I don't consider myself one of the "wise and Knowledgeable" but there is a very good set of illustrations depicting how the kilt changes color depending on which color stripe is pleated. Look on Matt's website at www.albanach.org for the set of pictures.

[starbkjrus]

I don't consider myself one of the "wise and Knowledgeable" but there is a very good set of illustrations depicting how the kilt changes color depending on which color stripe is pleated. Look on Matt's website at www.albanach.org for the set of pictures.

While you're at Matt's website check out his Box Pleated kilts. I'm a really big fan of them. I only have one of the box pleats but there are several more on my list.

[Aggie]

No rule I know of says that you have to be a member of a band to pleat to the stripe. If you like the way it looks--do it.

[sirdaniel1975]

No rule I know of says that you have to be a member of a band to pleat to the stripe. If you like the way it looks--do it.

I completely agree. I never said anything about rules...... Personally I rather like pleated to stripe.... Let's not put words into person's statements..

Peace!

When it come down to it, one must ultimately decide for themselves.
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