The Celt's Cauldron on eBay

[Schultz]

I came across the eBay store for The Celt's Cauldron, a small Scottish store on Cape Breton in Nova Scotia. I particularly am interested in them because they have PV kilts in the Canadian provice tartans (specifically Nova Scotia). Has anyone had any dealings with them?

The price seems decent, especially since they make them by hand.

[MacSimoin]

Maybe this is a new venture for them? It doesn't appear they've sold a single kilt yet, just musical instruments, parts and accessories. Although the seller's (dreaming_west) feedback is at 100%, there's been no feedback received (within the past three months) from anyone buying a kilt. However, I'm sure there's a willing 'guinea pig' out there somewhere, maybe even here?

[Schultz]

I think that guinea pig will be me, once my own ebay auctions get settled and i have some extra cash. I emailed the proprietor and he said that they use eight yards for the kilt.

I'll definitely get back to the collective here on my impressions once I receive it. I expect to order it at the end of the week.

[bjcustard]

I emailed and asked what the weight for the PV was... I'll post their response once/if I receive it.

[Schultz]

I've made my order for a kilt in the Nova Scotia tartan (where I'll be honeymooning come October!) this morning. I'll definitely post a review once I receive it. According to the store, I should have it in 2-3 weeks.

Let the clock start...NOW!

[macwilkin]

I've made my order for a kilt in the Nova Scotia tartan (where I'll be honeymooning come October!) this morning. I'll definitely post a review once I receive it. According to the store, I should have it in 2-3 weeks.

Let the clock start...NOW!

Great choice of tartan, Schultz -- my missus wears the Nova Scotia tartan in honour of her Melancon ancestors who came from Grand Pre, NS to Louisiana in "Le Grand Derangement".

BTW, the NS tartan is the oldest district tartan in North America.

Cheers,

Todd

[Schultz]

Thanks!

I love the colors in it. I'm fond of wearing the color blue, and that tartan is just perfect. I very much look forward to getting it.

[MacConnachie]

the NS tartan is the oldest district tartan in North America.

Cheers,

Todd

I have a tam in the Nova Scotia tartan, and I have to say that it is one of my favorites. I really like the brilliant blue . . .

[Schultz]

Okay, I got the Nova Scotia tartan kilt from the Celt's Cauldron on eBay. I've yet to wear it, but here are some first impressions:

Definitely 11oz PV. It's nice and soft.

There are four buckles, two on each side. I've never seen a kilt with a fourth buckle on the left side and I'm still trying to figure out why. i'll just close up the buttonhole and get rid of the buckle and strap.

The pleats are very shallow. It's definitely not the 8-9 yards of material I was told would be used. The pleating is a little iffy as well...the sett across the pleats is skewed here and there. Also, there's no center line down the back. It appears to be centered on the center of the box, not on a line. The fell could be sewn down a little further as well.

The apron is not tapered, and there's a triple fringe instead of a double one. Like the back, there's no center line, but a center "box", so to speak. There's no real lining to speak of, just some remnant tartan fabric used instead.

It will definitely be used as more of a knockaround homewear kilt than wearing out. As I only paid $100 for it, I definitely got what I paid for.

[cavscout]

Wo wo wo. $100 for a knock around kilt!? Great tartan or not, unless this is EXACTLY what you were looking for I'd return that puppy. You can get an awesome kilt from Rocky for $110 delivered or a well done kilt from Stillwater for less than that.

If you truly want knock around, hit the sport kilt site and save $30, $40, $50.

Just my $.02 worth.