Ok, some of you guys were interested in my paper. Here is a very rough "working draft" of it. Mind you, I have only tested half of the requirements. I have not combed over the paper to correct typos, or put any embelishments in there. I have written it, in a similar fashion to how I speak in an informal context. Also, I used some info from a couple websites. I am asking permission from Rex (I think) to borrow the quote from his website for use in my paper. I am also asking permission to use the names USA Kilts, Neokilt, Freedom Kilts, Stillwater Kilts, R Kilts etc. from their respective representatives on the forums. This paper is for my class only, although I sort of hope to raise awareness that these artisans are out there, and that not all traditionally styled kilts have to cost an arm and a leg. Note, for the initial part of the assignment, I wore a modern kilt, instead of the belted plaid... it was warm today. Do keep in mind that the intro was written at about 3am Saturday, with other responses and info put in today, so I will have a lot of editing to do to make it more coherent, and remove a handful of repetitious statements.
Well, for what it's worth...this is it so far: