The Lorax has a new Cantle

[Thomas H]

Just wanted to post some pictures of the Lorax (my goat hair sporran ) has a wonderful new cantle
from our very Generous fellow X Marker ( Orionson )
the tassels will be inter changeable .
Sporran no tassles.jpgsporran blonde tassles.jpgsporran black tassles.jpg

[Orionson]

Well done, Thomas. This paying it forward concept works on lots of levels. Not least of which is the fact that in seeing that you appreciate the gift so highly, has me smiling from ear to ear and feeling somehow, enriched by your pleasure in the gift.

It's nice to see the set kept together and I like the fact that you will be able to easily change tassels to suit you whim. Frankly though, I think I like the look of your Lorax best without any tassels at all. I love the way the goat hair looks at the bottom. Very like the old hallowed MacLeay paintings.

Finally, "Lorax" - great name.

Delighted to have been of service to you, Thomas.

[Thomas H]

Very like the old hallowed MacLeay paintings.... that's what I was hoping for , Awesome !
I will mostly wear it that way with out tassels . I am working on making a belt for the awesome buckle too .

Yes ,the Lorax name was given by Matt Newsome last year during the Stone Mountain highland games LOL
it just stuck . not sure if it was a good thing or ?? but I like it

[Thomas H]

Here is the birth of the first Lorax sporran
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...sporran-75136/

[ASinclair]

That's a beauty! I also like it best without tassels.

[MacGumerait]

Thomas , that is superb ! You certainly have a good eye and a lot of talent . Love the goat hair and thanks for posting the link to the birth of this sporran . It is definitely reminiscent of the old MacLeay paintings and I share in your appreciation of this look .

I can see that you were very attentive to details with the hair ... somewhat of a slight blonde center with silver ( white/gray ) flankings , very nice .

My favorite of your pics is without tassels . I know we see hair sporrans with and without tassels in the old paintings and I do like and appreciate both looks . However , when it comes to goat hair .... I love seeing the hair being to the fore .

Well done , well done indeed !!

Cheers , Mike

[Norbo]

They are very nice mate . I really like the shaggy looking sporrans

[Nathan]

I like the tassels. Breaks up the white a bit. I also liked your DIY aluminium cantle but this one is indeed very smart! Orionson is a real gentleman. Well done, the both of you!

[tripleblessed]

Thomas, you are both a fortunate and an industrious man, and the reward is clearly grand.

[Calgacus]

Another lovely sporran, both with and without tassels. It's as if the cantle and bag were made for each other. Well done.