My father and I are looking to reviving my grandfather's old habit of making full-mask and fur sporrans. So I just thought I'd look online to see what was being sold on the market right now. Something I've noticed is that most (I would venture to say 85%) of the websites I visited selling full-mask sporrans ALL have the SAME pictures for the sporrans they offer. And they are ALL with the beady glass eyes that, to me, are awfully creepy. Are all these advertisement photos from the same supplier? Or are these Internet companies simply using photos that they've no right to use?

I've seen similar things with other accessories and models of Highland attire... but it's easier to remember the faces of the full mask sporrans.

I might mention that those full-mask sporrans I'd seen that were original works and photographs were those full-masks that were overly taxidermied and although, well-done, would definitely not be my choice to wear.

I'm interested to hear your comments and whether you might have information on the photos used by shops and suppliers.