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13th November 14, 05:18 PM
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I have tartan by five weavers on the shelf, and the House of Edgar is by far the nicest, with traditional selvedge. I'd say it's luxurious. The Dalgliesh, purchased from a member of the rabble, is the roughest to the touch, although it has a tradition selvedge. Lochcarron with tucked selvedge is nicer, and I dare anyone to see a difference in the way it is woven from two feet away, without magnification. You can feel the difference, but it's darned hard to see without getting really close to it. Personally, I like the feel of Marton Mills better, but I'm sure that's an individual thing. It has a pleasant hand, and about the right stiffness, if that's the right word, for me. The piece by Knightbridge (I can't remember the correct full name at the moment, it was woven in Vancouver) is very nice as well. It has a tucked selvedge, but it's almost impossible to see, and harder to feel than selvedge on Lochcarron or Marton Mills tartan. Altogether, I find no reason to give Dalgliesh extra points.
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