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	Mitchell Sporran maker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Sporrans are worn with Scottish, Highland and Irish kilted attire.
		The modern sporran has been relocated to hang in front whereas it was once attached to the waist belt and used to carry all sorts of items, including the days rations (oatmeal cakes).
		Sporrans can be decorated with clan crests, and Celtic or Pictish patterns may either tooled into the leather or fitted as attachments.
	www.kilts.co.nz /mitcsprn.htm (481 words)

	ScotClans - The story behind the sporran (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The origin of the sporran goes hand in hand with the traditional highland kilt, since the attire didn't come with the convenience of pockets a leather pouch became a useful means of keeping together all those valuable items such as money, food, musket balls and the teeth of any unsuspecting rival clansmen!
		The opening of the sporran (the cantle) was hinged and fastened at the top and this was secured to the sporran by leather thongs.
		Sporrans generally fall into three categories: Daywear sporrans, which are generally of leather and are worn as informal dress or hunting, dress sporrans, which are made from sealskin, musquash, rabbit, badger etc and are purely formal items and semi dress sporrans which are designed to be a compromise of the two.
	www.scotclans.com /story/sporran.html (145 words)

	Scotland >> Textiles >> Sporran
		Sporrans are worn at the front of a kilt, hung from chains attached to the wearer's wide leather belt.
		By the Victorian era, sporrans -- especially those that were part of the uniforms of kilted Scottish Highland regiments in the British Army -- had become highly elaborate affairs.
		Sporrans made from badger, seal, ermine, or other animal furs are popular for evening wear.
	www.folklife.si.edu /resources/Festival2003/scot_sporran.htm (418 words)

	Sporran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Sporran is a pouch (the word is simply the Scottish Gaelic for 'purse'), now a decorative part of Highland dress but originally an everyday practical item, made of leather or fur, usually with more or less elaborate silver or other ornamentation, especially on the clasp or hanger.
		It is worn on a chain or belt around the waist, allowing the sporran to lie below the waist of the person wearing a kilt.
		Pipers will often wear the most flamboyant sporrans with long horsehair that swishes from side to side as the piper marches.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sporran (464 words)

	Sporrans Handmade Contemporary and Unique
		All sporrans are individually handmade and so no two are the same.
		Rather than aiming for a uniform finish, I use the grains and characteristics, scars and blemishes of the leather to give each one a defining texture and surface, with much of the leather having a distressed appearance.
		Sporrans come with a chain and belt or on leather cord, and all materials are sourced nationally.
	www.sporran-nation.co.uk (130 words)

	JWA Leather Art - Sporrans
		This Sporran is made of white cowhide with a wide gusset and three leather tassels.
		This Sporran is made of dark brindle cowhide with a wide gusset and leather tassels.
		This Sporran is made of white cowhide with a wide gusset and leather tassels.
	www.home.earthlink.net /~jwaleatherart/sporrans.html (294 words)

	Scotsman.com Heritage & Culture - Clans, Kilts & Castles - The sporran: Definitively Scottish
		Early sporrans were made from leather or skin alone (deerskin and calfskin proved popular) and were gathered at the top by basic drawstrings or by thongs with small tassels.
		The goat-hair variety, sporran molach (hairy sporran), was introduced by the military in the 18th century, and was likened to the "costume fever" of the age.
		While various original sporrans from the 14th century and onwards are on display at Scottish museums, the history and evolution of the sporran can also be seen in early British military paintings and portraits of Highland soldiers.
	heritage.scotsman.com /clans.cfm?id=726222005 (765 words)

	Sporrans at The Harp and Dragon
		The sporran is the leather bag or purse that male Scots hang over the front of their kilts as part of the traditional highland wear outfit.
		The sporran was originally developed because the kilt had no pockets and the Scots, like everyone else, needed somewhere to put stuff.
		This sporran has leather lacing all around the flap, and also around the rest of the sporran, attaching the front leather to the back cowhide piece.
	www.harpanddragon.com /sporrans.htm (762 words)

	Great Scot - Scottish kilts, tartans, and more
		There are a variety of sporrans to choose from in leathers, furs, and horsehair--meaning that the sporran is one of the places where your individuality really gets to shine through.
		A sporran is a leather pouch worn at the waist over the kilt that takes the place of pockets and adds a unique bit of style, as well.
		Many people even use their sporrans to advertise clan affiliations further, incorporating the clan crest into the design on the front of the sporran.
	www.greatscotshop.com /sporran.htm (981 words)

	Sporrans
		Sporrans have evolved into many different styles, from casual daily wear to full formal sporrans with silver cantles and fur fronts, to the extreme parade sporrans with long horse hair tassels.
		The sporran is spacious and well built as well as very attractive.
		This extra soft leather sporran is closed with a cinch method and protected with a pewter buckle.
	giftshop.scottishtartans.org /sporran.html (510 words)

	Welcome to Musik de Razi. Sialkot, Pakistan
		Sporran, Black leather, Thistle design head on flap snap closure, 3 leather tassels, with chain leather straps to suit adult men..
		Sporran is made of genuine leather, nickel plated brass cantle with Celtic design, and studded shield design on the front.
		Sporran is made of genuine leather, Celtic design, and studded shield design on the front.
	www.mrazi.com /ScottishSporran.html (207 words)

	Welcome to Musik de Razi. Sialkot, Pakistan
		Sporran, Goat Skin, nickel plated brass cantle, 3 white goat skin tassels, with chain leather straps to suit adult men.
		Sporran, White Fur 3 fl leather tassels, with chain leather straps to suit adult men.
		Sporran, White Fur, 3 white fur tassels, attach badge, with chain leather straps to suit adult men.
	www.mrazi.com /ScottishSporran-01.html (167 words)

	Sporrans from Highland X Press
		Sporran comes complete with fl leather sporran chain strap.
		Sporran is flat with no opening and can be pinned to front of kilt to keep in place
		Plain brown leather sporran with 3 braided tassels.
	members.tripod.com /~highxpress/sporrans.html (354 words)

	Kilberry Sporrans: Home
		The sporran is always required to be worn with the kilt.
		Many of the sporrans shown are suitable for pipe bands and the full horsehair sporran would be appropriate for pipe band number 1 dress.
		The style of sporran to be worn is determined by the style of jacket being worn with the kilt, i.e.
	www.scotwebshops.com /kbsporrans (345 words)

	Morrison Sporrans Scotland - Scottish Sporran Manufacturers
		Sporrans, Belts and Straps, Pipers' Cross and Waist Belts are all hand made to order, using only the finest quality leathers and skins.
		The Sporran range includes; Leather Sporrans, Semi Dress Sporrans, Dress Sporrans, Hair Sporrans, Boys Sporrans and Alternative Fur Sporrans which are suitable for any country world wide.
		As a family owned and run business, employing three generations, we are determined to pass on the traditional skills of Sporran making, in order to make it possible for you to offer your customers the highest quality products at very competitive prices.
	www.morrison-sporrans.co.uk (201 words)

	Sporrans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Horse hair sporran with thistle, ladyand harp or shamrock badge on cantle, includes chain strap.
		White calf skin sporran, chrome stud work on embossed targe, chrome cantle, 3 fl fur tassles.
		Leather sporran with three leather tassels, Sherpa wool front.
	www.pipelinecelticthemes.com /sporrans (114 words)

	sporran
		Traditionally, that'd be in the sporran, a pouch tied on the outside of the kilt, worn just below the navel.
		The Utilikilt is another story; there cargo pockets are attached to each side of the garment.
		I'm happy to report that I was able to track down a vintage World War One sporran issued by the Black Watch 73rd (Overseas) Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Expeditionary Force.
	www.sattlers.org /mickey/culture/clothing/kilts/sporran.html (179 words)

	Sporran Keyrings - Home Page
		The main body of the keyring is made from the same material as a gentleman's traditional sporran which is recognised worldwide.....
		We also sell full sporrans and all the accessories - we are planning to supply informal, 4 Yard Kilts, Jacobite Shirts, Ghillie Brogues, Socks, etc very soon.
		We are based in the Fair City of Perth, Scotland where all our Sporrans are manufactured.
	www.sporrankeyrings.co.uk (203 words)

	Scottish Wedding Shop
		Leather daywear sporran with three twisted leather tassels and celtic knotwork design embossed on the front and top.
		This is our most basic sporran, A good solid hardwearing sporran designed to take the punishment of everyday wear.
		Fantastic looking pouch style sporran, made from softer leather this sporran looks great with one of our culloden style shirts in a casual outfit.
	www.scotclans.com /shopping/wedding_day_sporran.html (413 words)

	eBay.co.uk - sporran, kilt, leather sporran, kilt belt items at low prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Men's Kilt Sporran and Belt Buckle 12 tartans 2 Choose
		Scottish MacDonald Tartan Kilt and Leather Sporran Kilts
		new scottish kilt, belt and sporran mackenzie tartan
	search.ebay.co.uk /sporran (463 words)

	Full-Mask Sporrans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		These full-mask sporrans are constructed of only the finest furs and leathers.
		If you love wearing dead animals, these sporrans are for you.
		These sporrans are made to order, so please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
	www.kilts-n-stuff.com /Highland_Accessories/sporrans_full_mask.html (137 words)

	Fine Fur Sporrans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Badger fur sporran with leather targe and chrome cantle.
		Grey rabbit fur sporran with leather targe, thistle badge, and chrome cantle.
		Grey rabbit fur sporran with purple jeweled chrome cantle.
	www.kilts-n-stuff.com /Highland_Accessories/sporrans_fur.html (279 words)

	Scotland Forever - Sporrans, Belts, Buckles and Kilt Straps
		MSF-1012 - Child’s Dress Sporran, with white rabbit front and fl fur tassels (no pouch).
		F-021 - Calf Skin Dress Sporran, with studwork on fl targe, three fur tassels (also available without targe, in all gray or all white.
		Sporran Black Leather Strap with Nickel Chain (under 40" waist)
	www.scotlandforever.net /sporrans.html (419 words)

	Pittsburgh Kilts -- Saltire Sporran
		The Pittsburgh Kilts "Saltire Sporran," a celebration of the Scottish heritage of the kilt, was created as a tribute to the members of Xmarksthescot.com.
		Like our standard matching sporran, this sporran has two compartments for storage.
		The sporran fastens to the D-rings on the front of the Pittsburgh Kilt.
	www.pittsburghkilts.com /sporran.shtml (198 words)

	Sporrans - USA Kilts
		Sporran Hangers come in pairs and are great for bigger guys with large mid- sections.
		They eliminate the need for the sporran chain, which can crease and "disturb" the front apron of a kilt on bigger guys.
		Please note: Sporran and kilt belt not included.
	www.usakilts.com /sporrans.php (163 words)

	Leather Sporrans by Scottish Manufacturer Caledonian Creations.
		We are Scottish manufacturers of leather sporrans, braided Celtic knotwork leather goods and other regalia for the highland dress market.
		Definition of a sporran - a pouch which is worn, in Highland costume, hanging from the belt over the front of the kilt.
		The older sporrans were quite modest objects and ordinarily of leather, in modern Highland dress and in the uniform of Highland kilted regiments it has become a highly ornamental adjunct, with silver or metal rims, and fur.
	www.leathersporran.co.uk (196 words)

	sporran
		If you want to see what the Sporran is all about you can download a Sample Edition in.pdf format that includes some typical articles and letters.
		Please make sure the identity of the sender is included with the submission: name, snail mail address, phone number, and e-mail address.
		The Sporran is published semi-annually in January and July.
	www.clandavidsonusa.com /sporran.htm (429 words)

	www.myspace.com/sporranagain
		Sporran Again is a funky, five piece ceilidh band hailing from Dundee, Scotland.
		If you've seen Sporran Again live we'd love to hear what you thought of our music.
		In June 2005 and 2006, Sporran Again was given the fantastic opportunity to open the Frenzy Christian music festival at Royal Higland Hall, Edinburgh which featured such big names acts as the David Crowder Band, Delirious?, Third Day, and The Newsboys among others.
	www.myspace.com /sporranagain (1044 words)

	Tartan Kilts Semi-dress Sporrans
		Semi dress sporran with three single tassels and plain leather top with circular celtic motif
		Semi dress sporran with three single leather tassels and embossed and studded leather top
		Semi dress sporran with three interlinked tassels and embossed leather top with lion rampant motif
	www.tartankilts.com /acatalog/Semi_Dress_Sporrans.html (150 words)

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