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Dye, Weave, Pleat. An innovative collaboration of three textile traditions in Scotland; natural dyeing, hand weaving and hand stitched kiltmaking, each one an endangered craft practice. Cavan Jayne (Cavan Jayne McPherson, colourist, Glasgow), VEVAR (Chantal Allen and Christopher McEvoy, hand weavers, Glasgow) and Acme Atelier (Andrea Chappell, bespoke kiltmaker, Forres). In this talk each maker will take you through their individual practice and the process of combining their crafts together, blending their heritage skills to create contemporary kilts. Hear about what worked, what didn't and…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration is by Cavan Jayne, VEVAR, Acme Atelier, listed under Events in the Fringe programme. It is at Scottish Textiles Showcase, 20 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SU, 18 August.
The show is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £10.