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  1. #1
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    Kate Macpherson Sporrans Video

    Hello all,

    Below is an interesting video (also featured on Kate's website) depicting the process of how Kate Macpherson creates her sporran masterpieces. I am a proud owner of three Kate Macpherson sporrans, both of which are head-on animal sporrans: one Mink, one Scottish Pine Marten, and one Badger. Kate's head-on sporrans are very traditional, and much more unique than the other more mass-produced sporrans. Also, head-on animal sporrans are acceptable for wear for any occassion - ranging from tweedy day attire to the fullest of full-dress evening attire, making them extremely versatile.

    I am quite confident that I will order many more head-on sporrans from Kate, as well as horsehair sporrans for evening wear. Kate does accept commissions and her skill and craftsmanship as a traditional sporran maker is second to none (she is a former taxidermist). I am proud to inform others of her unique talent and business, as well as having the distinct honour of calling her "cousin", for she is a Macpherson clanswoman in which I know personally. Enjoy.

    Scottish Pine Marten Sporran


    Mink Sporran


    Badger Sporran with Plain Silver Cantle


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL3CLmhZqks

    www.katemacphersonsporrans.co.uk

    Yours aye,
    Last edited by creagdhubh; 12th January 11 at 03:49 PM.
    Caol Anndra Ghobhain Mac a' Phearsain
    Kyle Andrew Smith Macpherson
    www.clan-macpherson.org
    www.clanchattan.org.uk

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    Sporrans Video

    I just watched the video. Thanks for posting it. I enjoyed it very much and learned a bit too.
    Slainte

    Kilted Dixon

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    No worries, glad you liked it!

    Cordially,
    Caol Anndra Ghobhain Mac a' Phearsain
    Kyle Andrew Smith Macpherson
    www.clan-macpherson.org
    www.clanchattan.org.uk

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    You just knew I was going to post the vid, didn't you Kyle?



    By the by, those are very nice sporrans, mate!
    T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES
    proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.
    "Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No arse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)

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    Yes, thank you for posting. Very interesting, she does beautiful work.
    Humor, is chaos; remembered in tranquillity- James Thurber

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    I don't think I'd ever want or wear a full mask sporran, but I could see myself perhaps ordering one of the lovely roe deer pieces from her some day.
    Thanks for sharing, cousin!
    Touch not the cat bot a glove.

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    Thank you for posting. I truly enjoyed it.
    I think I'll put on my badger, and go out for a stroll.

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    I have a house cat I'd like to be wearing...
    Last edited by tkdog; 13th January 11 at 11:35 AM. Reason: correction

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    Loved the video, thanks for posting.

    One thing though...that's a HUGE sporran to wear. As he displays wearing in at the end of the video creagdhubh posted, it all but takes up the entire apron of the Kilt. I would definitely wear a Mask but I don't think I'd wear something that big...
    And Shephards we shall be for thee my Lord for thee; Power hath descended forth from thy hands; That our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands; So we shall flow a river forth to thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patri, et fili, et spiritus sancti.

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    Those are great-looking sporrans, Kyle. I like her attitude, too.
    Steve "Jack Daw" McIntyre
    "The honour the Sleat carpenter obtained...is still preserved for his decendants." Duncan Ban MacIntyre

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