Belts & sporrans

**MacSimoin** · 22nd February 06, 07:19 AM

I need to find a new kilt belt; well, two new belts actually. I need a new belt for casual wear and of course I need something nicer for my upcoming wedding (October 2006). I think I’ll just order another belt from Amerikilt.com or maybe a "Casual Kilt Belt" from Matt Newsome (they look identical), and then try to find something appropriate for formal wear. I’ve been looking online for about a week now for a more formal looking belt but I’ve yet to find one that I like.

The same goes for sporrans; I’m actually partial to black rabbit fur sporrans for formal use and I like plain black leather sporrans for casual wear. I have found an embossed leather sporran at ScotYard.com (the "Seamus") that I may buy but I’m having a tough time finding a black rabbit fur sporran that I really like.

Any members here have suggestions on what to buy and where to go? I could use some advice on both items. Thank you.

**Colin** · 22nd February 06, 09:25 AM

For some really cool casual belts, check out Rudi at Celtic Empire http://www.celticempire.com/ I have two of these (black and brown)

Bear also sells these and he may also have a few "kilt belts" for formal wear. He is up and running (for the most part) so maybe email him.

**davedove** · 22nd February 06, 10:25 AM

I have ordered a black rabbit fur formal sporran from Kiltstore (see the link at the top of the page).

**Colin** · 22nd February 06, 10:27 AM

Does it have to be black? Would grey not work?

**MacSimoin** · 22nd February 06, 02:06 PM

Colin,

I've done business with Rudi in the past (he made a sporran for me) but I do not care for his belts (not my taste). As for Bear, I have no experience with him or his business nor am I interested (again, just not my taste).

Davedove,

As for the color of the fur, yes, I'm looking for black. But, regardless of the Xmarks discount, I don't think I'm quite convinced it's wise for me to buy anything from Kiltstore because of all the bad things I've read here about surprise customs fees, etc. I've purchased a lot of goods overseas but I've yet to encounter having to pay what others here have said they've paid.

Just an update: I purchased a casual belt today, so that bit's accomplished. To be more clear about the 'formal belt' I'm looking for, I don't want anything embossed or anything with a a huge buckle (I may be a bit of a cowboy in spirit but I'm not one by trade). Something simple with a nice metal buckle will do but it seems that's getting harder and harder to find.

**Colin** · 22nd February 06, 02:13 PM

Stillwater sells grey and white rabbit fur sporrans. I know you are looking for a black rabbit fur sporran,but it may be worth the email to Jerry to see if black is available. For that price why not.