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    Are you going for an accurate representation? If so, then modern kilting material would not be correct for the period. Maybe for the 19th century, but not 18th. Celtic Croft sells a homespun material that I think more accurately represents the material of that period. But it is not 100% wool. Woodsheal might have a better opinion on that. And again, if you are going for accuracy, stay away from modern clan tartans. They did not exist then. There are some tartans that are pre-Culloden, so look for those.

    As for jackets and waistcoats, it's usually made by individuals in their homes. These are usally hand made and made to measure, so be prepaired to pay a premium. The links already provided are your best bet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HeathBar View Post
    Are you going for an accurate representation? If so, then modern kilting material would not be correct for the period.
    Agreed here, since a lot of wool was done on more home looms. I haven't found a reference to when worsted wool took over the more common saxony, but I reckon it happened amount the upper-class first.

    And again, if you are going for accuracy, stay away from modern clan tartans. They did not exist then. There are some tartans that are pre-Culloden, so look for those.
    I can't see making a big deal out of this one. We don't have too many records of pre-Colluden tartans, but given enough weavers and enough fabric being made and I can only imagine that all sorts of tartans came out of those mills.

    If we had record of 'These were the only six pre-Colluden tartans used' that would be one thing, but there isn't.

    I would re-issue word it this way:

    "It would be helpful to avoid the common and cliche tartans that are frequently recognized as few (if any) clans had official tartans. If you have a choice, pick an obscure tartan but never give it a name.

    In addition, look for a tartan in ancient colors as modern dies have a much different look than the older biological dies."



    As for jackets and waistcoats, it's usually made by individuals in their homes. These are usally hand made and made to measure, so be prepaired to pay a premium. The links already provided are your best bet.

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