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To Wear the Kilt is My Delight!

    There is no question about it. The best and most dramatic way for you to show your pride in your tartan is to wear it in a kilt. We are dedicated to bringing you the highest quality in craftsmanship. Each kilt we sell is entirely hand pleated, hand stitched, and tailor made to your measurements by some of the finest and most experienced Scottish kilt makers.  These are the highest quality kilts that money can buy -- we would not offer anything less.

    There are many options and varieties for your kilt.  Because each kilt is made to measure, and many options are available as far as tartan, color scheme, kilt weight, and pleating, we are not able to offer our kilts via a "one-click" shopping cart system. To order your kilt, it is best to phone us at (828)524-7472 between the hours of 10am and 5pm Monday through Saturday, or email us at tartans@scottishtartans.org for more information.  We think it is important to actually talk with you before ordering this heirloom item. 

 

Click on any of the below kilt options for more details and ordering information.

FULL 8 YARD KILTS<-- click for more

The standard kilt, and epitome of Highland Dress for the gentleman.  Knife pleated, either to sett or stripe, in the tartan of your choosing.  All tailoring is done completely by hand.  These kilts are made in Scotland, from 100% worsted wool kilting cloth.

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Full 8-yd Kilt -- Click to enlarge

4 YARD "CASUAL" KILTS<-- click for more

An inexpensive option intended for casual wear, which can also be dressed up if needs be.  Knife pleated and made just as our standard kilts, the pleats are not as deep and are machine stitched.  The light kilt weight is not recommended for gentlemen, but makes an excellent skirt for a lady looking for a more kilt-like garment than the typical kilted skirt.  These kilts are made in Scotland, from 100% worsted wool kilting cloth. 

 

Casual kilt -- click to enlarge

4 YARD BOX PLEATED KILTS<-- click for more

The original tailored kilt of the late eighteenth century, up through the middle of the nineteenth century, was made from four yards of cloth and box pleated, rather than knife pleated.  Our own museum curator is now making this style of kilt, and it is a very good option for both those seeking a less expensive kilt, as well as those looking for a more historic garment.  These kilts are made in North Carolina by Matthew Newsome, from 100% worsted wool kilting cloth woven in Scotland.

 

4-yd box pleated kilt, click for larger image

Side by side comparison:  A 4-yard box pleated kilt (left) and an 8 yard knife pleated kilt (right), both made from the Moffat tartan, pleated to the red line.


KILT SUITS

For an even more dapper look, why not consider a full kilt suit made from a matching tweed?  Choose from one of our exciting lines:

Glen Tilt kilt suit


THE GREAT KILT

The historic belted plaid, or feilidh-mor.  Worn from the late sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries.


 

 

 

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