Kingussie Pleating: Anyone have one?

[Guinach]

Came across a reference to Kingussie pleating and was wondering if anyone has one.
Also, does anyone know the tartan that the extant example was made from?
Thanks,
Konn

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

My favorite kilt is a Kingussie in MacMillan Hunting, made by Matt Newsome. In my opinion this is the best style of kilt for those who live in warmer or humid climes.

[mookien]

Came across a reference to Kingussie pleating and was wondering if anyone has one.
Also, does anyone know the tartan that the extant example was made from?
Thanks,
Konn

Konn: I have a Kingussie kilt in the Blaylock Reproduction tartan made by Matt Newsome at New House Highland. I also have one of Matt's half-belted plaids in that same tartan, but it now appears that he is no longer featuring those on his web pages.

The picture below shows my best side, ... and also the Kingussie pleating. Click on it for a larger image.



The picture below shows off the pleats a bit.



To my knowledge, which isn't very extensive on this subject, there are two extant historical Kingussie kilts - a Robertson and a Muirhead. For details see

http://newhousehighland.com/kingussie.html

John

[Spartan Tartan]

In my opinion this is the best style of kilt for those who live in warmer or humid climes.

Why is that?

[New World Czech]

I had my Xmarks PV Kingussie pleated. A very car friendly style as I can sweep the right as I get in and the left takes care of itself.

[New World Czech]

Why is that?

One reason from my understanding is it is typically a 6 yard kilt. Also with the pleats facing forward on both sides you can catch more of a breeze as you walk.

[mookien]

One reason from my understanding is it is typically a 6 yard kilt. ...

Kevin: Other kilt makers may make 6-yard Kingussies, but Matt at New House Highland limits his to 4-yard and 5-yard kilts, at least according to his web page. Mine is 5 yards.

John

[seanachie]

John Hart of Keltoi also makes Kingussie pleated kilts and his site says this of his Unlike historical Kingussie kilts, my version includes deep reverse pleats at the apron edges for a better fit. The Kingussie uses approximately five yards of fabric. It is pleated to the stripe and contains, on average, 11-15 pleats. I have one in Highland Cathedral tartan and really enjoy it.

[jhockin]

I would guess that any kilt maker could make a Kingussie kilt for you

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Why is that?

The Kingussie is made with less fabric. This means that it is not as heavy as a traditionally pleated kilt, and thus isn't as hot to wear, a real consideration in those areas where the temperatures and humidity levels can soar above what is commonly encountered in Scotland. It's my experience that the thickness of the finished kilt, along with its actual weight (in pounds and ounces) is a major factor in determining warm weather comfort. Because a Kingussie will weigh less than a standard knife pleat kilt, and will not be as thick across the back, it will be more comfortable in hot and sticky weather.