The Saltire Kilt

**Panache** · 14th March 07, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by mkmound

I don't own one, but I have seen one in person at a festival. It is fascinating to watch the pattern as the pleats move.

I confess that at this point I'm somewhat conflicted about whether or not I would have one, even though I think it's a beautiful kilt. There was a lengthy discussion some time back.

I remember that thread as well. I was against it as I recall...until I saw one at the Pleasanton Highland Games! It is really wonderful looking in person.

I would add it to my wish list but I fear the wrath of a Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess!

Cheers

Panache

**ccga3359** · 14th March 07, 07:33 PM

As I stated in the other thread. It is not an actual saltire, merely an optical illusion. It shows the cross only when pleated correctly. If you open the pleats it would not show a saltire. I am very leary regarding the wearing of a national flag as clothing, but since this is illusional it is IMHO not a national flag. Chef I say get the kilt if this is what you want, because I'm sure you will wear it with the utmost pride and respect.

**Chef** · 14th March 07, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I remember that thread as well. I was against it as I recall...until I saw one at the Pleasanton Highland Games! It is really wonderful looking in person.

I would add it to my wish list but I fear the wrath of a Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess!

Cheers

Panache

I haven't had the pleasure of seeing it in person but the more I see it the more I like it as well.

Originally Posted by ccga3359

As I stated in the other thread. It is not an actual saltire, merely an optical illusion. It shows the cross only when pleated correctly. If you open the pleats it would not show a saltire. I am very leary regarding the wearing of a national flag as clothing, but since this is illusional it is IMHO not a national flag. Chef I say get the kilt if this is what you want, because I'm sure you will wear it with the utmost pride and respect.

I think that makes sense, thanks. So now I am left with the question of the quality of the kilt its self. It's too bloody expensive for an off the rack fit.

**ccga3359** · 14th March 07, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

So now I am left with the question of the quality of the kilt its self. It's too bloody expensive for an off the rack fit.

Hamish has mentioned his saltire kilt in this thread. If I recall he was pleased with the final product. If I remember there was also discussion regarding another saltire kilt in this thread.