1. Kilt making is an ART FORM.

2. Most Tailored kilts are hand sewn. Not sure about tailored pants? I think they are machine sewn.

3. As stated 4 - 8 yards of material.

4. Tartan is woven, and is a sophisticated process. And it is spun first. Sure it's done with machines now, but it is a process.


picture by me from Taste of Scotland 2006 (Spinning Wool)


picture by me Appalachian Highland Games 2006 (weaving tartan)

5. Tailored Kilts are an investment and last a very long time. Probably long enough to pass to great great grand children. Assuming they are cared for.

6. When you wear and own a nicely tailored kilt, nothing else seems to measure up.

7. Basically, the entire process is CULTURAL ART! Those who are good kilt makers are very talented individuals. They work very hard to get their work finished on schedule. You are paying for the material and the labor.
One might argue you are paying for the talent or the art of it as well.

8. That's why one must dish out $350, $375, $425, $500, etc. ....... for kilts.