horse hair sporran only for pipers???

[JS Sanders]

Borrow a military, piper, etc, horsehair sporran, if that is possible.

After one outing with it, more'n likely you'll be cured of buying one for yourself.

These sporrans require maintenance, largely consisting of de-tangling & subsequent combing. I use a proprietary spray made for horse tails. They seem to attract dust too, so an occasional wash is necessary.

Horsehair sporrans need to be stored either flat or vertically and if teenie-weenie buggies ever find it, the only thing left will be the cantle.

I wear one when military style dress is requested by a client. And that's often enough for me.

Slainte yall,
steve

[puddlemuddle]

Here are some hair sporans - - I think goat hair was the usual hair used for them. At one time they were the usual sporan for a dressy occasion but they have been superseded by the smaller furry type over the last 50 years or so. This is the kind of look - - a bit over the top. I have seen people wearing them occasionally though and there is no reason why you shouldn't. It certainly looks different!

Ok I have to ask....what type of Jacket is this bloke wearing? I noticed another actual photograph i nthe vintage photo section of a groom wearing one. I want really want one...its not a montrose OR a Sherifmuir...as it comes down to a point and has lapels...it's also NOT a princecharlie as it has the inverness skirts on the front. Anyone...Anyone???
Thanks,
Chad

[JSFMACLJR]

Chad,

I don't know if this doublet actually has a name! One just went to one's tailor and had a jacket made. That being said, the closest you are going to come to a doublet like this without spending a whole lot of money is either a "Kenmore" or a close cousin of the Kenmore sold by the excellent firm Highland Clans, called a "Balmoral":

[beloitpiper]

Ok I have to ask....what type of Jacket is this bloke wearing?

Chad,

I don't know if this doublet actually has a name! One just went to one's tailor and had a jacket made. That being said, the closest you are going to come to a doublet like this without spending a whole lot of money is either a "Kenmore" or a close cousin of the Kenmore sold by the excellent firm Highland Clans, called a "Balmoral":

Those are both Kenmore jackets. Some Kenmores button all the way up, some don't.