Budget Sporran - Tartanista

**Leprechaun 91** · 23rd January 16, 04:10 PM

I got a very budget sporran as a gift this Christmas. Sold through Amazon for $30 (often less) I was pleasantly surprised.

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**James Hood** · 25th January 16, 07:53 AM

Good on you. Enjoy, put some miles and honest wear on it!

**Wareyin** · 25th January 16, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Leprechaun 91

I got a very budget sporran as a gift this Christmas. Sold through Amazon for $30 (often less) I was pleasantly surprised.

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My day sporran is one from Tartanista, as well. It seems well made!

**Roadkill** · 25th January 16, 02:47 PM

mine is also from Tartanista. I like it and looks great!

**OC Richard** · 25th January 16, 06:19 PM

At that price I assume it was made in Pakistan.

Horses for courses, as they say, but I myself prefer supporting Scottish and North American makers, lest these craftsmen disappear, due to having to compete against the cheap labour of Third World countries.

The Pipe Band I play in issued Pakistani sporrans to everyone. I said "no thanks" and bought a Scottish-made one that's similar enough in appearance to not be distracting.

**Leprechaun 91** · 26th January 16, 10:22 AM

[QUOTE=OC Richard;1311456]...Horses for courses, as they say, but I myself prefer supporting Scottish and North American makers, lest these craftsmen disappear, due to having to compete against the cheap labour of Third World countries...

I don't disagree with the sentiment. As stated in my OP, this was a gift. It is indeed an Pakistani product as are all Tartanista products. I do have some nicer sporrans but none in Brown. This will meet that purpose until I save my pennies and pull the trigger on a carryall from Freedom Kilts or similar.

Something struck me recently as the conversations regarding budget accessories have popped up. It might be argued too that buying vintage from sources like Ebay and Etsy takes business from modern makers. There is not wasy answer to the budget question and saving Scottish, Canadian, and American jobs. I have products from many manufacturers. Certainly those from boutique craftsmen are exceptional in beauty and quality. Unfortunately, there are applications where the lower-end product just makes sense. (Youth Pipers, growing kids who lose things, or workaday blokes who cannae afford the proper kit) I use the lower-end items as a bridge. They get me going while I save for better. Some argue that it might be best to save the first bit of money and wait to buy the best item. (spend the money once) This is sound advice. It is just not always practical or desired. I often then pass on the "budget" item on to a newbie so he can save his pennies for the good stuff. (So I pay it forward if you will)

Thanks for the input Richard. I always enjoy your very well considered opinions. While I have been wearing the kilt for 25+ years myself, you and many others here have far more knowledge than I. That's one of the things that makes Xmarks so great.

David