Scottish Sporran - GOR-103714-15

Traditional Scottish Sporran is a symbol of Scottish heritage and ethnic pride.

The Sporran is Scottish Gaelic for purse or pouch which is worn hanging from the belt over the front of the kilt is a traditional part of Scottish Highland dress. It is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless Scottish kilt it also serves as a wallet and container for any other necessary personal items.

"Day Sporrans" are usually brown leather pouches with simple adornment. These "day" sporrans often have three or more leather tassels and frequently Celtic knot designs carved or embossed into the leather. Dress sporran with fur front and sterling silver trimming of a style appropriate for evening wear and formal occasions.

Military sporran of long horsehair, normally worn as a part of regimental dress and by bandsmen.

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Traditional Scottish Sporran is a symbol of Scottish heritage and ethnic pride. <br />
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The Sporran is Scottish Gaelic for purse or pouch which is worn hanging from the belt over the front of the kilt is a traditional part of Scottish Highland dress. It is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless Scottish kilt it also serves as a wallet and container for any other necessary personal items.<br />
<br />
"Day Sporrans" are usually brown leather pouches with simple adornment. These "day" sporrans often have three or more leather tassels and frequently Celtic knot designs carved or embossed into the leather. Dress sporran with fur front and sterling silver trimming of a style appropriate for evening wear and formal occasions.<br />
<br />
Military sporran of long horsehair, normally worn as a part of regimental dress and by bandsmen.