Quote Originally Posted by D.A. Guertin View Post
It's my understanding that seal skin really has only been 'traditional' for the last hundred years or so. More common animals seem to have been the norm prior to that...
Seals are common coastal animals, sometimes the most common mammal in those areas- and in the old days were free for the taking. I assume you're referring to horse and cow hair and hides but as someone already pointed out, you can make a lot of sporrans out of one 'free' seal. I was thinking it was a Scots economy, and a handsome one at that.

Anyway my current ss sporran may turn into a haggis skinned one should they become illegal.