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05-02-2008, 12:00 PM
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I have noticed that, in addition to varying weights of wool, Scotweb offers its kilts in silk as well. Does anyone have any experience with a kilt in it? I assume that it is an acceptable kilt fabric, if they are offering it, but what kind of garment does one get from it?
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05-02-2008, 12:08 PM
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I know they offer tartan yardage in silk, but it's only 3 oz... I hadn't seen a kilt in it. If it's the same fabric that they offer yardage in, I'd be very leary of wearing a kilt out of it, 'cause it's just too light.
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05-02-2008, 12:36 PM
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Artisan Silks range. Luxuriously smooth pure silks, woven to order by a small specialist weaver in the Scottish borders; perfect for ties, accessories, and a wide range of ladies and gents' garments.
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I don't know. While the light weight of this fabric wouldn't be suitable for a kilt as we know it, just think how luxurious it would be!
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05-02-2008, 12:51 PM
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I think that a kilt made of silk would completely change the ethos of kilt wearing. The great strength of wearing a kilt is that it is basically a very masculine garment and greatly admired by the opposite sex, I believe that a kilt made of silk would alter this image and reduce the kilt wearer to ridicule, mind you this is only my personal opinion
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05-02-2008, 01:04 PM
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Silk kilts are the finest things I've ever seen. The trick is that you really have to be in the right place for it -- and I imagine that most people can't picture it working out well at all in the places they frequent.
Now ... if I were to go to a party with my art school friends ... that would be a place for a silk kilt! Also, imagine lounging around the house like some kind of oriental nobility!
Wear it to a pub and you might die.
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05-02-2008, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Roan Carter  Silk kilts are the finest things I've ever seen. The trick is that you really have to be in the right place for it -- and I imagine that most people can't picture it working out well at all in the places they frequent.
Now ... if I were to go to a party with my art school friends ... that would be a place for a silk kilt! Also, imagine lounging around the house like some kind of oriental nobility!
Wear it to a pub and you might die. | Good to hear an alternative view, yes if I wore a slk kilt out at my usual haunts then I would die and never ever be resurected, but I agree with you in a different ambience then a silk kilt may be brilliant to wear and relax in
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05-02-2008, 01:14 PM
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Roan, have you ever seen one live?
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05-02-2008, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Galician Roan, have you ever seen one live? | I have. It was probably made in India sometime (I'm guessing) in the 1920's. I'm not sure of the weight, but (I'm guessing again) it was in the neighborhood of 10-12 oz. The hang of the kilt was superb, and the way it moved was positively amazing.
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05-02-2008, 03:29 PM
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The 3 oz. silk tartan is used for neckties and waistcoats.
Silk is a very masculine fabric. Just ask the samurai!
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05-02-2008, 03:39 PM
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I don't think that a silk kilt would be heavy enough to preserve modesty or to retain warmth! 
My mother used to work in a silk mill! 
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