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18th October 19, 04:31 PM
#1
leather strap with dress sporran
I know that leather straps without chains are popular for day sporrans among the rabble.
Who here wears one with a dress sporran as well? Or do most go with the chain for the extra bling?
Descendant of the Gillises and MacDonalds of North Morar.
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18th October 19, 05:11 PM
#2
Honestly, I find the chains, especially the chromed ones to be rather garish.
A well polished leather belt shows an attention to detail, where a chromed chain just means you threw money at looking good.
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18th October 19, 06:08 PM
#3
I have a really nice chain that I wear only for the dressiest occasions. Otherwise, it's a strap.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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19th October 19, 10:23 AM
#4
I wear a brown leather strap with my day sporran. 
I wear a black leather strap with my evening sporran. 
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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19th October 19, 11:17 AM
#5
Leather strap with dress sporran? Absolutely.
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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19th October 19, 11:29 AM
#6
Hey cousin...Gillis and Macdonald here too. Don't own a chain. Always a leather strap. I love my kilts!
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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19th October 19, 02:29 PM
#7
I wear a leather strap with all my sporrans, in all situations.
That might change when/if I make or acquire a really nice, actual silver chain. The chrome one I have is flashy, but looks roughly put together and the quality of materials is pretty low.
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19th October 19, 02:36 PM
#8
 Originally Posted by Dirty Rogue
I wear a leather strap with all my sporrans, in all situations.
That might change when/if I make or acquire a really nice, actual silver chain. The chrome one I have is flashy, but looks roughly put together and the quality of materials is pretty low.
...which brings up the other thing to mention: If you do use a strap (and I often do) make sure it's good quality: no rough edges on either the leather or the buckle, high quality dye that won't come out on your kilt, and a really, really smooth back on the leather. Saving $5 on a strap to ruin an expensive kilt is foolish economics.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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20th October 19, 06:10 AM
#9
The plaited leather straps are a nice touch. I am just getting into making some of these, having seen Nomad's. As well as looking good, they are also round and so ride nicely across the cilt fabric. In essence, they simply take the place of the chain; the strap and buckle to the rear remain the same.
Dduw Bendithia pob Celtiaid
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20th October 19, 10:20 AM
#10
I am a larger guy so I normally wear a sporran from belt loops rather than a leather strap, but for more formal occasions I have a chain that I use.
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