NOTE — As of January 2010, Products, prices, and options are no longer being updated on this site. However, this page is still a great resource, so we've left it here for you!

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Ancient Kilts

These are the same style kilts worn in the movie Braveheart. Our Ancient Kilts are the perfect highland attire for Renaissance festivals and other reenactment events. Depending on who you talk to, they may be historically accurate or not, but our Ancient Kilt is much cooler and more practical than a Great Kilt for hot weather wear. We recommend them to anyone looking for the Renaissance Highland look.

The Ancient Kilt is essentially a Phillabeg with extra tartan attached for a sash. It is different from a Great Kilt because it is made from single-width fabric (25-30 inches wide) instead of double-width, which means you don't have the bulk of fabric above the belt that you do with a great kilt. The Ancient Kilt is made from a longer piece of tartan than the Great Kilt, which allows you to pleat it leaving 2-3 yards as a sash that can be worn over the shoulder. Normally, you pleat the kilt each time you wear it, and, like the great kilt, the only thing that holds it together is your belt. As a convenient option though, we can sew the pleats in place for you - see below.

The 6 yard kilt will fit up to about a 38 inch waist. An 8 yard kilt will fit up to about a 48 inch waist. A 10 yard kilt will fit 50+ waist sizes. If your waist size is close to one of these limits, consider the next size larger if you want deeper pleats. For example, if you have a 38 inch waist, a 6yd kilt will have pleats approximately 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches deep. An 8yd kilt will have pleats approximately 1 inch wide and 6-8 inches deep.

Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.

Quick Links:
Homespun	Braveheart	Synthetic Blends	Premium Wool	Cheater Pleats™

How to measure for your Ancient Kilt:
1) Measure the waist size at your actual waist, where you usually wear your pants.
2) Measure the length from your waist to about the middle of the knee.
Have someone help you. If you bend even a little while trying to do it yourself, the measurement will change.

Homespun Wool Blend Ancient Kilts

Our Homespun tartan is made from a 55/45 blend of polyester and wool. It is woven by hand on old-world looms, and looks very authentic to what would have been woven historically. The yarn is worsted, but not spun as tightly as modern machine-made tartan. The cloth is also not as tightly woven. Homespun tartan will pleat by hand easily, but will not develop a sharp edge. Small snags, pulls, holes and other assorted blemishes are common. Because it is hand woven, these flaws are a natural part of it's character. Homespun is approximately a 9/10oz. fabric, but feels thicker due to it's looser weave.

Homespun Wool Blend Ancient Kilt
(Catalog tartan list O)
KAHS – 6 yds, $119 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KAHS – 8 yds, $159 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KAHS – 10 yds, $199 (fits 50in.+ waist sizes) New Size!
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.
View our selection of Stock Homespun Tartans

NOTE — You will need a brooch to hold your kilt on. The plain penannular brooch is a great, economical way to get the job done! Click the checkbox below to add one to your order, or go here to check out other options.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Braveheart Rustic Wool Ancient Kilts

The same 100% wool tartan, woven in Scotland by the same weaver, as the kilts used in the filming of the movie! The Braveheart tartan is very rustic, woven in natural wool and earthtones believed to be authentic to that period.

Braveheart Ancient Kilt
KABH – 6 yds, $199 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KABH – 8 yds, $259 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KABH – 10 yds, $329 (fits 50in.+ waist sizes) New Size!
These are made from the same 100% wool tartan, woven in Scotland by the same weaver, as the kilts used in the filming of the movie! See our Braveheart Kilt page for more information. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.

NOTE — You will need a brooch to hold your kilt on. The plain penannular brooch is a great, economical way to get the job done! Click the checkbox below to add one to your order, or go here to check out other options.

Synthetic Blend Ancient Kilts

Whether you are allergic to wool, or just want a great looking tartan for less, a synthetic blend is a great way to go! Hard wearing, washable, and cool to wear, to the untrained eye it is nearly indistinguishable from expensive 100% wool tartan. While the weave is not as authentic as Homespun tartan, many people appreciate the crisp look of the modern tartan fabrics in an Anciant Kilt. With about about 60 tartans available to choose from, it's the most affordable option for many tartans.

Poly/Viscose Ancient Kilt
(Catalog tartan list P)
KAPV – 6 yds, $139 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KAPV – 8 yds, $179 (fits up to abouta 48in. waist) New Size!
KAPV – 10 yds, $219 (fits 50in.+ waist sizes) New Size!
Light weight 11oz tartan, woven in the UK from a 65/35 blend of polyester and viscose. Poly/viscose tartans are not woven with a kilting selvedge, so kilts will be hemmed. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Special-order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

NOTE — You will need a brooch to hold your kilt on. The plain penannular brooch is a great, economical way to get the job done! Click the checkbox below to add one to your order, or go here to check out other options.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Premium Wool Ancient Kilts

Made from 100% pure new wool, and woven in Scotland, this is the same tartan most of you are familiar with, used in modern, tailored, formal kilts. This is your best option if you are looking for a specific tartan, as there are over 500 available, and it makes a great looking Ancient Kilt.

Ancient Kilt, 11 oz Premium Wool
(Catalog tartan list A & B)
KA011 – 6 yds, $269 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KA011 – 8 yds, $359 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KA011 – 10 yds, $449 (fits 50in.+ waist sizes) New Size!
Made from light weight 10/11oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. This is the most commonly available tartan fabric. Makes a great looking kilt, and the light weight is especially nice for hot weather wear. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Special-order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

NOTE — You will need a brooch to hold your kilt on. The plain penannular brooch is a great, economical way to get the job done! Click the checkbox below to add one to your order, or go here to check out other options.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Ancient Kilt, 11 oz Premium Wool
(Catalog tartan list C)
KA011 – 6 yds, $289 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KA011 – 8 yds, $389 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KA011 – 10 yds, $479 (fits 50in.+ waist) New Size!
Made from light weight 10/11oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. This is the most commonly available tartan fabric. Makes a great looking kilt, and the light weight is especially nice for hot weather wear. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Special-order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Ancient Kilt, 13 oz Premium Wool
(Catalog tartan list D & E)
KA013 – 6 yds, $329 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KA013 – 8 yds, $439 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KA013 – 10 yds, $549 (fits 50in.+ waist) New Size!
Made from medium weight 12/13oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. Tartan availability is more limited, but if you are going to go with modern tartan rather than homespun, and if your tartan happens to be available, we recommend a medium weight kilt. Medium weight tartan will hang better and take a crisper pleat than light weight tartan, while still being comfortable to wear.
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Special order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Ancient Kilt, Old & Rare 13 oz Premium Wool
(Catalog tartan list F)
KA13R – 6 yds, $459 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KA13R – 8 yds, $599 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KA13R – 10 yds, $749 (fits 50in.+ waist) New Size!
Made from medium weight 12/13oz wool premium tartan, woven in Scotland. The Old & Rare Collection includes many tartans not available anywhere else, and the colors are rich and beautiful. Medium weight tartan will hang better and take a crisper pleat than light weight tartan, while still being comfortable to wear.
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Special order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Ancient Kilt, 16 oz Premium Wool
(Catalog Tartan list G & H)
KA016 – 6 yds, $369 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KA016 – 8 yds, $489 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KA016 – 10 yds, $599 (fits 50in.+ waist) New Size!
Made from heavy weight 15/16oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. Heavy weight tartan will hang better and take a crisper pleat than light weight tartan, but can be uncomfortable to wear. There are some tartans that are only available in heavy weight, but if you have another option we do not recommend it.
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Special order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

NOTE — You will need a brooch to hold your kilt on. The plain penannular brooch is a great, economical way to get the job done! Click the checkbox below to add one to your order, or go here to check out other options.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.
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Ancient Kilt, 16 oz (Rare Tartans) Premium Wool
(Catalog Tartan list I)
KA16R– 6 yds, $389 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KA16R– 8 yds, $519 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KA16R– 10 yds, $649 (fits 50in.+ waist) New Size!
Made from heavy weight 15/16oz premium wool tartan, woven in Scotland. Produced in limited quantities. Heavy weight tartan will hang better and take a crisper pleat than light weight tartan, but can be uncomfortable to wear. There are some tartans that are only available in heavy weight, but if you have another option we do not recommend it.
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option. Special order. Please allow 6-12 weeks for delivery.

Add a large plain penannular brooch to your order for only $15.

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Ancient Kilt, Custom-Weave Premium Wool
KACW – 6 yds, $569 (fits up to about a 38in. waist)
KACW – 8 yds, $759 (fits up to about a 48in. waist) New Size!
KACW – 10 yds, $949 (fits 50in.+ waist) New Size!
There are thousands of registered tartans, but only about 1400 are in production. If your tartan isn't otherwise available, we can have it woven for you! We make these kilts in your choice of medium (11/12oz) or heavy (16oz) weight premium wool tartan, woven-to-order just for you in Scotland (we recommend medium weight). To place your order, just look up your tartan on the Tartans Authority website, and enter the tartan name and ITI # below. Please contact us if you have any questions, or if you would like us to research a family name or tartan for you. Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ (see below) as an additional option. This is a (very) special order item, so please allow 12-16 weeks for delivery.

Cheater Pleats™ (Optional) ($50 extra)

This is a nice convenience option. Your kilt will still look like you pleated it yourself, but you can take it off and put it back on any time you want to without redoing your pleats. (Depending on how concerned you are about the appearance, pleating your kilt can take anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour each time you wear it). We'll pleat the kilt for you and stitch a waistband inside to hold it all together. (A belt will still be necessary to hold your kilt on).

Here are your options:
Pleat to sett – each pleat is positioned so that the pattern (sett) appears to continue through the pleated portion of the kilt.
Pleat to stripe – we choose a prominent stripe in the pattern and center the stripe down the middle of each pleat. This is a traditional military style, and can look very nice. Some tartans just don't look good pleated to stripe however. If you choose this option we will let you know if it can't (or shouldn't) be done.
Box pleats – another traditional military style. Every other pleat is reversed. This creates pleats twice as wide (3 to 4 inches wide depending on the sett width of the tartan you choose) with tartan folded under both edges of the pleat. Incidentally, box pleating uses less tartan, so you can actually get by with a 6 yard kilt all the way up to a 50 inch waist. If your waist size is larger than 50 inches, and you would like box pleats, select a 9 yard Ancient Kilt.

Strap & Buckle – for an additional $15, we will stitch a leather strap and buckle inside the kilt to assist in putting your kilt on and keeping it on. It will be hidden out of sight, but allows you to tighten up the inside apron so you are not as dependent on the belt to hold things together. Not at all necessary, but nice for even more convenience.

How To Measure:
1) Measure the waist size at your actual waist, where you usually wear your pants.
2) Measure your hip at the fullest point, usually 6-8 inches below the waist.
3) Measure the length from your waist to about the middle of the knee. Have someone help you. If you bend even a little while trying to do it yourself, the measurement will change.

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