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28th April 11, 05:33 PM
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In sporrans, as in kilts, you tend to get what you pay for...
If you're looking for something commercially available, you might consider a sporran by L&M. They manufacture what are reputed to be high-quality sporrans. While I have never purchased anything from this retailer, the best prices I've seen for L&Ms are at: http://www.licensetokilt.com/Sporran..._Sporrans.html
If you want something a bit more interesting, you might consider commissioning one of the fine sporran makers who are members of this forum to make something for you. I have personal experience with both Artificer (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...al-commission/) and Turpin (http://www.thorfinnsporrans.com/) and would highly recommend either. Many on this forum also have sporrans created by Donnie at Wyvern Leatherworks (http://www.wyvernleatherworks.com/).
Also, check out the Ferguson Britt sporrans available through the Scottish Tartans Museum gift shop (http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/sporran_fb.html).
And on your side of the pond, perhaps Kate MacPherson sporrans (http://www.katemacphersonsporrans.co.uk/).
Also, consider the advice of MacMillan of Rathdown (one of the traditionalists on this forum whose counsel on Highland dress is sound) who says: "Probably the most versatile sporran is the traditional full-mask muskrat sporran, which is appropriate for all levels of dress with the exception of white tie."
No doubt that others will chime in with other interesting options as well. Hope you find what you're after!
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