Question from a Friend: So Cal (USA) kilt makers

[Riverkilt]

If he's concerned about top quality and a well trained kiltmaker he can go to the Kiltmaker's Guild site http://www.traditionalkiltmakersguild.co.uk/about.htm and review their qualifications. Then checking the contact list of members of the guild he'll see that Kathy Lare in Albuquerque www.kathyskilts.com is the only American member of the Guild. Credentials can't get any better than being trained at the Keith Kilt School and being an active member of the Kiltmaker's Guild.

He's also welcome to review my album of her work.

Not saying other apprenticed or self-trained kiltmakers can't make a great kilt, just saying Kathy was trained in the traditional ways and adheres to the Kiltmaker's Guild requirements....which seems to be what your friend was seeking.

Ron

[NRU235]

While at the recent San Diego Highland games in Vista, i had the opportunity to view the kilts made by the "Celtic Crafts Centre". They recently moved from San Francisco to Palm Springs.
Their kilts looked quite good to my untrained eye.
Perhaps someone else could lend their opinion of this manufacturer?