Originally Posted by
creagdhubh
Though I am not entirely sure, BCAC may have been referring to certain items that are made in the far east or in Pakistan, yet I don't wish to put words in his mouth. If that is the case (and that is how it sounded to me), then yes, I do agree with him, but I also agree with your point(s), Nathan. I have owned several sporrans, one bespoke one, that were made by L&M out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and the craftsmanship and quality were superb. They have since been sold off, but not because of they were lacking in beauty or quality, rather because my style and preferences were moving in a different direction. My latest kilt, and best one I have ever owned (even beating out my Kinloch Anderson-made kilts), was made by our own resident kilt-maker Barb Tewksbury, who resides in New York.
Whereas the majority of my Highland wardrobe does in fact come from Scotland; made by highly-trained, gifted and professional artisans (for me - Robert Mackie, McRostie's of Glasgow, Kinloch Anderson, Ian Grant of Edinburgh, House of Bruar, House of Cheviot, D.C. Dalgliesh, House of Edgar, Comrie Crafts, Kate Macpherson Sporrans, Hamilton & Inches, Garth Duncan, Roddy Young, etc...) I have not completely limited myself to purchasing everything regarding Highland attire from Scotland (or the UK in general), but I do generally strive to do so. This is also where critical research, word of mouth, and the advice/suggestions of others, such as the rabble her eon XMTS, comes into play and is usually an invaluable resource. Well, that's at least how I feel about it. I think your point in the concluding sentence hits the nail on the head and is a deciding factor for me as well.
Cheers,
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