Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration
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Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration

Cavan Jayne, VEVAR, Acme Atelier • Amateur Company

60 minutes•Main Shop
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 what's next.
Event Details

Tuesday 18 August 2026

All performances at 18:00

60 minutes

Main Shop

20 St Mary's Street

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3 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£10 (8)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration?

Tickets for Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration are £10 (8). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration being performed?

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration is being performed at Main Shop, located at 20 St Mary's Street. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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When is Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration showing?

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration runs from 18 August 2026 to 18 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

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Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration is a events performance at Main Shop during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Main Shop

Main Shop is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Ticket Prices: From £10

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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