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[Troglodyte]

I couldn't resist; I bought it. I removed the extra two tassels. The holes left behind aren't very noticeable, and I think I prefer it with three. Some of the fur is pointing in funny directions from wear. Any recommendations to lay the fur flat?

The solution is easy.

Remember that fur is hair and treat it the same way.

You can use hair products on both fur and hair sporrans (even to the point of shampooing, but that's not recommended!) but chemical-based products are best avoided. If the hair or fur is very dry (when is it not?) an application of natural coconut oil works very well in moderation, as it revitalises the hair and restores the sheen. Let the warmth of your hands soften the oil, and spread it evenly across the palms before 'stroking' it onto the fur, remembering to go against the growth direction as well as with it.

Also, the hair-dressers' trick of damening the hair and using a hair-dryer and natural bristle brush will quickly have all the hairs lying flat and in the same direction. Cat-grooming brushes and combs work very well.

Instead of leaving vacant holes where you have removed the tassels, you could use them to make a crossing chain arrangement for the three tassels you are keeping - which would make the sporran unique and individual.

[OC Richard]

That's a clever solution!

I found both sorts of chain arrangements in this 1990s Nicol Brothers catalogue