Kate Macpherson Sporrans Video

**creagdhubh** · 12th January 11, 02:06 PM

Hello all,

Below is an interesting video (also featured on Kate's website) depicting the process of how Kate Macpherson creates her sporran masterpieces. I am a proud owner of three Kate Macpherson sporrans, both of which are head-on animal sporrans: one Mink, one Scottish Pine Marten, and one Badger. Kate's head-on sporrans are very traditional, and much more unique than the other more mass-produced sporrans. Also, head-on animal sporrans are acceptable for wear for any occassion - ranging from tweedy day attire to the fullest of full-dress evening attire, making them extremely versatile.

I am quite confident that I will order many more head-on sporrans from Kate, as well as horsehair sporrans for evening wear. Kate does accept commissions and her skill and craftsmanship as a traditional sporran maker is second to none (she is a former taxidermist). I am proud to inform others of her unique talent and business, as well as having the distinct honour of calling her "cousin", for she is a Macpherson clanswoman in which I know personally. Enjoy.

Scottish Pine Marten Sporran

Mink Sporran

Badger Sporran with Plain Silver Cantle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL3CLmhZqks

www.katemacphersonsporrans.co.uk

Yours aye,

**KiltedDixon** · 12th January 11, 04:11 PM

I just watched the video. Thanks for posting it. I enjoyed it very much and learned a bit too.

**creagdhubh** · 12th January 11, 04:36 PM

No worries, glad you liked it!

Cordially,

**BoldHighlander** · 12th January 11, 05:16 PM

You just knew I was going to post the vid, didn't you Kyle? :mrgreen:

By the by, those are very nice sporrans, mate!

**Tartan Tess** · 12th January 11, 05:19 PM

Yes, thank you for posting. Very interesting, she does beautiful work.

**NewEnglander** · 12th January 11, 07:12 PM

I don't think I'd ever want or wear a full mask sporran, but I could see myself perhaps ordering one of the lovely roe deer pieces from her some day.
Thanks for sharing, cousin!

**Kiltboy** · 13th January 11, 11:54 AM

Thank you for posting. I truly enjoyed it.
I think I'll put on my badger, and go out for a stroll.

**tkdog** · 13th January 11, 12:35 PM

I have a house cat I'd like to be wearing...

**Mike_Oettle** · 14th January 11, 07:23 AM

Thanks, Terry, for posting that. My admiration for Kate rises every time I see anything about her.
Regards,
Mike

**MacBean** · 14th January 11, 07:58 AM

Kate was at Moy in 2009 for the Highland Games. I was amazed by her full mallard duck sporrans. I wonder what's next, a trout sporran, or perhaps a muskie?

I sometimes wonder why we want to dangle wild life in front of our crotch; I prefer it out in the field myself. I'm not sure its a tradition that meshes well with the world we now live in. That said, I do myself have a fox sporran; but I feel guilty when I don it. I'm sure that makes the fox feel better.