I saw this unique old leather bag in a local thrift store and thought it looked a whole lot like a sporran. It was already adorned with 5 long braids with odd stone beads at the end that were engraved with odd characters. It also had a braided shoulder strap. I thought it would be good to have a larger sporran for when I go on hikes etc.. and need a place to put my wallet, cell phone, keys, and the bulky bottle of sunscreen for my pink highland complexion. It even had a back pocket which should prove handy.

I added a sporran belt loop on the centre back.
I removed three of the tassels and used the leather from them to form the tassel knots.
I then removed the shoulder strap and sewed it to the bag as piping for ornamentation and voila... jumbo sporran.

I don't think I'd wear it anywhere fancy due to the size, but then again, it's not really over the top and is comfortable.

What do you think?


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