Tartans

The word itself stirs emotion. It evokes a mountain and lochs, Braveheart and the wail of bagpipes, freedom and kinship.

Tartan is much more than semetrical design. Tartan as originally used in the Highlands is a sign - a sign of distinction and a sense of belonging.

The Wright Family is from the Scottish Borders - a region rich in weaving. The small towns of Selkirk and Galashiels have been home of Scottish tartan for hundreds of years. Perthshire also has a long heritage of weaving.

There are thousands of tartans representing clans, districts, historical events, armed forces, and even athletic teams and soft drinks!

Over 5000 tartans are currently listed on the Scottish Register of Tartan. Pamela will help you make the right choice.

There are three weights for kilts:

Military Weight: 18oz - the heaviest weight for maximum wear. Very limited tartans available.

Heavy Weight: 16oz wool. Makes a beautiful kilt - but a bit warm for summer climates. The best "hanging" weight, it sways when you walk. Extra cost.

Traditional Weight: 13oz. Traditional weight for a dress kilt. This weight makes a beautiful kilt and will last a lifetime.

Reiver Weight: 10oz. Traditional weight for a pleated skirt. This weight makes a beautiful skirt and will last a lifetime.

Kilts do not have a hem! They are hand sewn using the selvedge edge as the bottom of the kilt.

An average kilt will have 8 yards of tartan. If the wearer has a 42" girth, a 9 yard kilt is necessary to have the right number of pleats.

Tartans come in many shades:

Ancient - the colors are muted.

Modern - the current popular color hue.

Hunting - a deeper color hue.

The pleats accent the tartan and may be sewn in either to sett or stripe.

Pamela guarantees your pleats will drape perfectly so to "swing" while you walk, highlighting your tartan.