Tan Accessories - Where Have They All Gone?

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[RAF]

I too like the look of natural leather. I think, in addition to all the valid points mentioned for it's demise, that perhaps the fact that such a color is hard to maintain (keep clean) is also a factor. Perhaps a natural color or light tan pigskin (NOT suede) would be more resistant than a fine grade, smooth cow hide? Or a light colored hair on hide?

[creagdhubh]

I like the belt, but I have never been fond of sporran 'hangers.' Superb colour, though!

[Mr.Charles Anthony]

Readers; These light colours could be what was termed 'buff' or a light tan, as well.
Also note, historicaly, baldricks were once white, as well as the sword froggs.
Now, that would look good in circa 2012, A fancy doublet, with all the trims, a white baldrick, and frogg for your Broadsword, at the Governours Ball(or the like)!
I think also, the change came with mass production, & the age of the consumer, it requires some work to keep a light colour clean(for black plastic leather, next to nill).
But that is a view from man who still polishes his army boots(West German issue right now)his brown brogans & any leather item I own.
Good question
CSA

[creagdhubh]

Readers; These light colours could be what was termed 'buff' or a light tan, as well.

Quite right.

[JSFMACLJR]

Officers of the Atholl Highlanders wear buff coloured belts; the men wear white.

[creagdhubh]

Excellent example and photo, Sandy! I was thinking of the Atholl Highlanders actually.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

When Lamar Britt made this sporran bag for me, he used buff (undyed) leather. It was actually a hide from a deer that an uncle of his (if I recall correctly) hunted back in the 1950s. Still quite supple, given the age. But very appropriate for a 50s era cantle.


And just a reminder that any of the Ferguson Britt sporrans are available in a variety of shades of leather, including some rather light, tan or "buff" shades.
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/fb_sporrans.html

[Downunder Kilt]

When Lamar Britt made this sporran bag for me, he used buff (undyed) leather. It was actually a hide from a deer that an uncle of his (if I recall correctly) hunted back in the 1950s. Still quite supple, given the age. But very appropriate for a 50s era cantle.


And just a reminder that any of the Ferguson Britt sporrans are available in a variety of shades of leather, including some rather light, tan or "buff" shades.
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/fb_sporrans.html

Now that is the colour I am talking about as buff. Excellent Matt, thank you

[MacLowlife]

NB, paler shades of leather may darken when treated, waxed, or polished. Sometimes, the resulting color is even better, but it always helps to test any product on a spot that doesn't show.

I was interested to see that Slanj offers a red bridle leather sporran, too. We often see little pinked bits of red on sporrans, under cantles, but I do not think I have ever seen an entire sporran in red. Interestingly, they do not offer blue or yellow or green, just red. The do also offer one with a stamped skull and bones, so I am not suggesting that an offering from Slanj is a mark of tradition or authenticity, but I wonder about the opinions of the Rabble...

I like it, but it is not in my budget.