Earthrise 2.0 - 16oz Heavyweight Kilt - Claim one of the last kilts!
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£645.00
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Secure Your Piece of Scottish Heritage
...the first 100 NUMBERED & CERTIFIED HEAVY-WEIGHT EARTHRISE KILTS!
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history with one my numbered edition Earthrise 2.0 Kilts, a homage to the iconic Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise’ photograph. This special kilt, woven from pure new wool in a substantial 16oz weight, celebrates one of the most important, and influential images captured in the history of mankind.
THE LAST KILTS! ...still available to order from the 2023 kilt run!
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HOW TO ORDER!
You can claim your kilt by clicking the ‘ADD TO CART’ button, then proceed to checkout to process your order. Please note you will not be charged for shipping at this time (...please refer to *shipping note at the bottom of this page).
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CURRENT PRODUCTION TIME:
Typically 5 to 6 weeks.
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PLEASE REFER TO MY FULL MEASURING GUIDE - HERE
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YOUR SIZES...
SEND ME A MESSAGE …with your accurate measurements after placing your order.
Please include your full contact details, including shipping address and contact number …with your order reference.
Please include any special requests.
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STOCK STILL AVAILABLE... to claim yours!
Following a successful production in 2023, and fulfilment of approx 90 kilt orders (between both my Earthrise and North Sea Oil weaves), I can now update my customers that there is a limited remnant of tartan cloth available for kilt ordering in the Earthrise 16oz tartan.
With fabric still in stock, these kilts are ready for booking at my kilt-maker, for those eager to obtain one of these rare kilts.
[ Please note, after much deliberation (due to economic pressures) it was necessary to uplift the price of my kilt offerings - from £595 to £645 - however, currently I am still including the matching kilt flashes at no additional cost. ]
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Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and support for my work, bringing Scotland's stories to life through tartan.
Warmest regards,
Stevie, The Tartan Artisan
SCOTLAND
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Key Features :
A traditional 8-yard heavyweight kilt. Made from 16oz pure new wool.
Each kilt certified and numbered by The Tartan Artisan®
Edition numbers limited to #1968 - with each order tailored with the lowest available number.
Dynamic pleating (set to the military stripe...) capturing the ‘black void of Outer Space’ …with the Earth ‘rising’ in the pleats.
Tailored in Scotland.
Triple fringed, with an adjustable leather strap.
Accompanied by a signed & embossed numbered certificate, plus the full rationale detailing the backstory woven into each thread of the tartan.
Sizing is bespoke & made to measure, ensuring your kilt is uniquely yours.
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At a Glance :
- A Traditional 8 Yard Heavy Weight Kilt - Made from Earthrise Tartan®
- Pure New Wool
- Heavyweight at 16oz
- Dynamic pleat to the black military stripe representing the 'dark void of Outer Space' - thus the 'Earth' pivots rise in the pleats.
- Branded by the Tartan Artisan®
- Kilt made in Scotland (with some machine use for a crisp finish)
- Supplied with a signed & embossed numbered certificate, plus the full rationale within the weave
- Triple fringed - representing the three Apollo 8 astronauts
- Tucked selvedge finish - on the drop
- Adjustable Leather Straps (5 holes - half inch apart - as standard)
- Sizing - Bespoke & made to measure
- Shipped folded (and not rolled as seen in the product images)
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Matching Flashes ...cut on the bias
FLASHES INCLUDED FREE ...with this kilt deal (worth £25.00).
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SHIPPING:
*NOTE - your kilt order will be supplied boxed, and shipped via DHL. Size and weight will calculate your shipping rate (according to destination). Shipping will be invoiced separately, prior to dispatch of your order.
Please note - due to the size and weight of my kilt boxes shipping to non-UK customers can be upwards of approx. £60 to £80 to ship - and can only be determined once I have your final shipment in hand (with your shipping address).
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- Shipping costs calculated and invoiced separately, prior to dispatch
- Customer responsible for all fees / & Import duty
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EARTHRISE TARTAN
The rationale...
Registered at the Scottish Register of Tartans :
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Reference:
No. #10983
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Designer:
Sim, Steven Patrick
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Tartan date:
24/12/2013
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Registration date:
31 January 2014
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Category:
Commemorative
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Registration notes:
The tartan commemorates the 45th anniversary of the world-famous Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise’ photograph, taken from lunar orbit by astronaut William Anders on 24th December 1968.
The photograph was captured only with a collaborative effort by all three Nasa crew members.
The tartan celebrates the colour image which was declared by wilderness photographer Gallen Rowell as "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken".
The geometry in the tartan depicts the Earth rising above the Moon's horizon.
Numbers in the threads have numerical significance; 10 dark blue threads are a reminder of the reading of Genesis 1 verses 1-10, which was read out aloud and beamed back to Earth as part of a Christmas Eve message; 68 black threads represent the year 1968. The 3 black stripes pay tribute to the crew: Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot James Lovell and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders.
The tartan's 6 colours and thread count of 147 threads recognise the mission length of 6 days, or 147 hours. Colours: the colours represent the Earth, Space and the Moon.
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SUPPLIED PLEAT TO STRIPE :
PLEAT TO THE 'DARK VOID OF OUTER SPACE'
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My personal recommendation, and favourite pleat for the Earthrise kilt is pleated to a military stripe, specifically the black (representing the dark void of 'Outer Space'). This results in what I feel is an amazing (and quite unexpected) special effect, as the 'EARTH' pivot becomes hidden in the pleats.
The Earth thus 'RISES' (and 'SETS') in the pleats as the kilt is in motion, when being worn. Note: photo galleries - and wee epic video - show this pleat option.
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This is my preference and standard kilt offering, however you can choose pleat to SETT if preferred. If so, please make your request clear in your follow up message.
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Hidden pocket option available, for an additional £25
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- Optional 8 hole kilt straps available (with an 5” spread). Please request along with your sizes
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MEASUREMENTS PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER (...for online orders) - To make your bespoke kilt 3 sizes are required. Please refer carefully to my measuring guide for full instructions.
- KILT WAIST
- SEAT
- LENGTH
IMPORTANT - Please ensure sizes supplied are correct and accurate - as custom made kilt orders - to supplied sizes - cannot be returned unless there is a defect in the garment, or an adjustment is being requested.
If unsure please seek the assistance from an experienced kilt-maker.
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PLEASE REFER TO MY FULL MEASURING GUIDE - HERE
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Official Earthrise Tartan Registration
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The Earthrise tartan is designed by Steven Patrick Sim - woven and made available by The Tartan Artisan® (© 24/12/2013 - UK IPO Registered Design No. 5003477).
Registered at the Scottish Register of Tartans, No. #10983.
