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3rd October 06, 10:45 AM
#1
Kilt in Cian Tartan?
My last name being Dooley, and our ancestors coming from Roscommon county in Ireland, I've been wanting to get a kilt in the Cian clan tartan:
I wore a tie of this tartan at my wedding and put a sash on my bride and whatnot... but now I'm wanting a kilt...
The problem is, I don't want to buy a super expensive kilt, I want something I can wear on a regular basis and not worry to much if it gets screwed up... I'm thinking I'd want to spend around $250, $300 max on it... is this possible?? None of the "affordable" kilt makers carry the tartan... what other options do I have? How hard is it to make a kilt?? Do I just need to buck up and pay $500-600 for it?
If this isn't the right place for this I apologize... feel free to move it around...
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3rd October 06, 11:01 AM
#2
You may be able to get a 5 yarder made for that price. Try Alexis Malcom . She offers "hillwalker" five yarders for around $300. Also, there is always the Matt Newsome box pleat kilt for $350. That of course depends on the availability of your tartan. Good luck to ya.
Last edited by Tattoo Bradley; 3rd October 06 at 11:04 AM.
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.” -C.S. Lewis
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3rd October 06, 11:14 AM
#3
I second the suggestion to contact Alexis Malcolm:
http://www.alexismalcolmkilts.bigstep.com/
I've got one of her 8 ydrs., and it's fantastic.
Reno
the kilted McCormick
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3rd October 06, 11:18 AM
#4
You might want to re-think that and get the best possible kilt you can manage in a family tartan. Especially if you live where the weather is conducive to large wooly items. I just received my Clarke in a Wooly/PV blend from Scotland last week http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=21236. It is a perfect weight for the SW United States and is a 7.5 yard kilt. My lady in Scotland may be able to source one for you. O'Neille
Last edited by O'Neille; 3rd October 06 at 11:21 AM.
Reason: added link
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http://www.HearDoc.com corrected URL 5-11-2009
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3rd October 06, 11:25 AM
#5
I don't know how conducive Dallas, TX is to large wooly items... what's the source you suggested? Is it actually called My Lady?
To the others, thanks for the links... I'll definitely look into them...
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3rd October 06, 11:43 AM
#6
Captain,
The Scottish Tartans Authority shows two Cian tartans (very similar to each other). It seems that House of Tartan carries both of them - One in stock and one made to order.
Hope that helps. 
Dee
Ferret ad astra virtus
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3rd October 06, 11:46 AM
#7
What a great site! That helps huge!! Now I can at least let kilt makers know where they could buy it...
Looks like it only comes in 11 oz though... I've heard that this isn't the greatest weight for a guys kilt... is this true??
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3rd October 06, 11:53 AM
#8
 Originally Posted by Captain
I don't know how conducive Dallas, TX is to large wooly items... what's the source you suggested? Is it actually called My Lady?
To the others, thanks for the links... I'll definitely look into them...
No, out of respect for the paying advertisers I thought I'd let them chime in with prospects before I touted someone that doesn't support XMTS. I'll PM you my contacts information. O'Neille
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders I yet have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear; seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come. --William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...rCanyon017.jpg
http://www.HearDoc.com corrected URL 5-11-2009
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3rd October 06, 12:08 PM
#9
You might also find this link interesting: http://www.clancian-carroll.com/
Dee
Ferret ad astra virtus
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3rd October 06, 12:09 PM
#10
Yes, the clan website... been there lots, but I can't seem to find anywhere on there to buy the tartan from... I have emailed them though...
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