Leather Sporran

So how is the Sporran worn.
The Sporran chain is passed around the body to hold the Sporran in place.
Some Kilts come with loops built into the back of the garment for the Sporran strap to pass through.
This can be somewhat burdensome when the Sporran has to be readjusted due to any physical activity the wearer [...]

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A Description of the Semi Dress Sporran

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There are three main type of Sporran.

The Day Sporran
The Evening or Dress Sporran
The Military Sporran

Each has its own purpose and design.

The Day Sporran is less ornate than its two brethren. Made mostly from black or brown leather this Leather Sporran is the plainest of the bunch.
It may have some Celtic carvings, or toolings, upon it [...]

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A Leather Sporran is quite simply a Sporran made from leather. Not difficult is it. But what exactly is a Sporran.
Let’s have a go at answering that one first.
Gaelic
Gaelic is a Celtic language spoken by the Irish, Welsh, Cornish and of course Scottish. In Scottish Gaelic the word Sporran or “Sporan” means purse.
So then a [...]

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