Not quite kilts, but closely kilt related, I recently happened across Sporran-Nation’s “contemporary unisex sporrans and bags” at a store my wife shops online. Handcrafted in Inverness, I dare not question that these are indeed sporrans, though they are certainly non-traditional. With designs including communist stars, skulls, and bombs, perhaps they could appeal to a punk-crowd which has found the kilt?
No pictures yet, since its now dark outside by 5pm, but my much awaited Stillwater Heavyweight in Black Watch tartan has finally arrived. I will try to have photos soon. This was a used kilt from eBay, but is still in excellent condition. I am surprised how well the pleats stood up to shipping.
I also have a new sporran strap from R-kilts. It is fairly nice, but with the current exchange rate I feel it was not a good value. Still, I can once again wear my sporran after the horrible kilt-ruining accident.
Well, the weather is getting colder, and my USAK casual is now way too light to wear. My Utilikilts are doing well with socks or hose going over-the-knee at night.
The exciting thing, though, is that I have a kilt on the way. I wanted an inexpensive wool kilt. I also did not want to wait for delivery until next year. I had considered a Stillwater Heavyweight, but had never found a BlackWatch in my waist size. I have heard these are a 16oz tartan instead 13oz ‘Shadow Tartan’. Obviously the heavier the better, the winter here can be quite bitter.
I found what I was looking for, used, on eBay. A used SWK is in the post. The price was a bit less than new, but the great thing is that I found what I was looking for after looking for far too long on Stillwater’s website.
Long have men been subject to the poor and limited choices offered by the Trouser Tyrants. Pants are dead! Long Live the Kilt!
