Sparrin' Over the Sporran

[BoldHighlander]

I have a full face Badger sporran, but has anyone ever seen a whale or dolphin sporran?

It may be just a matter of time.

No, but I've seen a full mask alligator one!

[James MacMillan]

I've seen a full mask alligator one!

Really?

Where?

Why?

[BoldHighlander]

Really?

Where?

Why?

Indeed!


The "where" is on Craigie's website.
The "why" I'd have to leave to their explanation:

"PICTURED ARE SOME OF THE UNUSUAL SPORRANS THAT CRAIGIE ORIGINALS HAS DONE FOR CUSTOMERS. THEY SURELY HAVE FERTILE IMAGINATIONS! Living in Florda, you'd think that there would be plenty of 'gators to use for Craigie's customers, but not so! These were classified as "nuisance alligators" by the DNR, and we were able to purchase them. We hope to find a source for the tanned skins so that we can offer them on a regular basis."

You can see more at:
http://www.sporrans.com/STRANGEANDWO...LSPORRANS.html

[beloitpiper]

Wow, to each his own, I suppose. I find it repulsive, frankly. Now a full mask badger sporran, on the other hand...

[berserkbishop]

Indeed!


The "where" is on Craigie's website.
The "why" I'd have to leave to their explanation:

"PICTURED ARE SOME OF THE UNUSUAL SPORRANS THAT CRAIGIE ORIGINALS HAS DONE FOR CUSTOMERS. THEY SURELY HAVE FERTILE IMAGINATIONS! Living in Florda, you'd think that there would be plenty of 'gators to use for Craigie's customers, but not so! These were classified as "nuisance alligators" by the DNR, and we were able to purchase them. We hope to find a source for the tanned skins so that we can offer them on a regular basis."

You can see more at:
http://www.sporrans.com/STRANGEANDWO...LSPORRANS.html

I think that thing looks awesome. It would be ghastly for something formal IMO but it would be a great conversation piece at games and bars. My local leather shop sells stingray skins that I have considered making into a sporran.

Bishop

[Coemgen]

Dang! That is what I call scha-WEET (well, that's what I call it in my mind, not that I'd ever say it out loud; wait a minute…)!!

I've got a skunk pelt that I've been meaning to turn into a sporran. If only I could find the time… oh I remember: college has stolen all my formerly copius free time (curse you general education requirements!). sigh… maybe in time for my girlfriend's senior prom…

[Jack Daw]

Wow, to each his own, I suppose. I find it repulsive, frankly. Now a full mask badger sporran, on the other hand...

I have a similar made by Craigies. It gets a LOT of attention. I've worn it only three times; the last was at our Houston Kilt night on January 10th at the Tilted Kilt to welcome Chase home. I wear it for casual, but can only bring myself to wear it with the Black Watch kilt and red-and-white diced hose, like the A&S. Have you worn yours for piping gigs? Ironically, the A&S pipers wore a horsehair and not the badger mask sporran. Still, regardless of tradition...

[Tommie]

I'm going to have to add my point of view here,and some of you may not like it,but i have to say it.

I'm very disapointed that some of you are creating a market by purchasing wild animal sporans.I find it repulsive an would never buy one.

Come on guys-there are plenty of alternatives hides out there without killing wildlife...Sorry,but its just how I feel.

[beloitpiper]

I have a similar made by Craigies. It gets a LOT of attention. I've worn it only three times; the last was at our Houston Kilt night on January 10th at the Tilted Kilt to welcome Chase home. I wear it for casual, but can only bring myself to wear it with the Black Watch kilt and red-and-white diced hose, like the A&S. Have you worn yours for piping gigs? Ironically, the A&S pipers wore a horsehair and not the badger mask sporran. Still, regardless of tradition...

I don't have a badger sporran, only a horsehair (as far as military sporrans go), but I do intend to get a badger mask one soon. I'm Wisconsin, after all. But yeah, with the black watch and the diced hose, I bet you look like you're straight out of Tunes of Glory! Throw on a khaki shirt and diced glengarry, and you're ready to march!

[beloitpiper]

I'm going to have to add my point of view here,and some of you may not like it,but i have to say it.

I'm very disapointed that some of you are creating a market by purchasing wild animal sporans.I find it repulsive an would never buy one.

Come on guys-there are plenty of alternatives hides out there without killing wildlife...Sorry,but its just how I feel.

Do you buy synthetic kilts too?