The sporran is essentially the kilt's "pocket." It is a small leather pouch
that is worn outside the kilt on the front, just below the navel. There are a
variety of sporrans to choose from in leathers, furs, and horsehair--meaning
that the sporran is one of the places where your individuality really gets to
shine through. More about the sporran...
If you've ever tried to get through an entire day wearing
a kilt, you've no doubt found a need for a sporran. Many people don't think
about it until they're wearing one, but truly authentic kilts have a major
drawback for the modern man--no pockets. A sporran is a leather pouch worn at
the waist over the kilt that takes the place of pockets and adds a unique bit of
style, as well.
How to Wear a Sporran
There is a proper way to wear a sporran. It should be worn over the center of
the front of the kilt, and should be placed approximately three fingers below
the belt or waistcoat. The strap that holds the sporran in place should fasten
in the back and rest on the hips. If you own a kilt, you'll want a quality
sporran to go with it--or perhaps even several so that you can go casual or
dressy. Many people even use their sporrans to advertise clan affiliations
further, incorporating the clan crest into the design on the front of the
sporran.
At Great Scot Shop, we have a variety of well-made sporrans at extremely
reasonable prices. Our sporrans come in leather, fur or horsehair and feature
many different styles of tooling and workmanship. One thing they have in common,
however, is that each is made from quality material by a master craftsman.
On our website, you can see pictures of all of our sporrans. We are sure you'll
find exactly what you're looking for. Our sporrans are among the best available,
and they make fantastic gifts for any of the Scots in your life--especially if
they've already bought a kilt.