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02-15-2009, 06:19 AM
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| | | Braveheart tartan "Bobolishious" kilt review
I think I am the second on the forum to have purchased one of the 8yd 16oz Braveheart tartan (the original tartan worn by Mel Gibson in the movie of the same name) kilts manufactured by ebay vendor Bobolishious. Time to show the pics and give my review.
The tartan is beautiful, albeit not patternwise the same style of tartan we are all used to. Not quite a tight twill like we are used to, beautiful browns, greys, and blacks in a repeating but asymmetric sett in a looser and bulkier weave than the usual tartan of similar 16oz weight. The fabric must not come with a kilt selvedge as the bottom of the kilt is hemmed. Deep and plentiful pleats, appears likely machine sewn, crisp pleats, well fitting body with the usual three (substantial ) quality buckles and standard knife pleat build with double fringe. I think Bob got a lot of orders in a short period of time before xmas becasue mine took about 7 weeks from the time I won the auction, but part of that may have been my fault because I may have neglected to include my measurements on my ebay invoice payment. All in all very nice material and workmanship for a 16oz tank in non-traditional tartan from a quality kiltmaker in Glasgow, Scotland. If he comes up with other tartans I am interested in I will certainly buy more. I would even consider sending him fabric to make up a kilt for me, if his prices for manufacture are anywhere near comparable to those for his ebay auctions.    
Positives: Gorgeous non-traditional tartan with lovely earthy tones, quality custom build and materials, value for price paid
Negatives: wish this guy had his own website where he made and sold similar quality custom kilts at these kinds of prices in a larger variety of tartans
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02-15-2009, 06:43 AM
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You are at least the third actually 
Looks great on you and welcome to the Braveheart Owners Club!
FREEDOM! 
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02-15-2009, 06:51 AM
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It looks like another winner, I like the way you've put the outfit together with the yellow flashes, and the brown ghillies against the dark hose look interesting, and I mean in a good way, congratulations on your latest.
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02-15-2009, 07:36 AM
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Looks good! Those brown ghillie brogues are most unusual.
Brian
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02-15-2009, 03:38 PM
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It is a beaut. I liked Trefor's and I like yours too. Very nice Kilt.
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02-15-2009, 04:54 PM
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Nice looking kilt. You have accessorized it well, with the sporran, dark hose and brown gillies.
If I were to get the "Braveheart tartan", it would by five yards of double width that I could pleat as a great kilt.
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02-15-2009, 05:16 PM
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Very nice, I really like the colors.
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02-15-2009, 06:01 PM
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that looks pretty cool.
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02-15-2009, 06:18 PM
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That tartan has never made my wish list, but its been very very close a couple times...
I wonder if the general public has a latent memory of the tartan from the movie and subconsciously treats you with dignity and respect because of it?
Ron
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02-15-2009, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Riverkilt  ... I wonder if the general public has a latent memory of the tartan from the movie and subconsciously treats you with dignity and respect because of it? ...
Ron | I disagree Ron. The movie is absolute rubbish. Good, entertaining fiction for an evening in with a bucket of popcorn but it's appauling factually. It's created more misconception of scottish history than any other film ever!
But these Kilts are great and merit as such in their own right.
Like the tweed kilts we see on here and the stunning Tyneside Scottish Kilt that Redshank has, it's a bit different and all the more interesting for that.
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