Inter-changeable Sporran Tassels

[Scottish Chi]

I think they look great. I have the brown Buzz Kidder Highland Ribbed sporran that doesn't have tassels. I suppose I would have to punch holes in it if I was to put tassels on. I'm not sure how it would ultimately look with the pewter pendant also on the front though.

I also wonder how the inside fastener might interfer with my large hands. It's hard enough getting them in the sporran already which is why I opted for this particular model.

Cheers! Bill

[cavscout]

That's definitely an issue for me as well. I used a few split rings I had laying around from small key chains. they lay flat inside the sporran and actually protrude less than the studs holding the leather tassels on originally. The other idea was to use plastic cord locks.

[Mysticwolf]

Cavscout,
They look great, you are very creative! I have to agree that I would love to see a contarsting look, ie. brown on black, black on brown. Keep up the great work!

[turpin]

I was tempted by the celtic knot sporran cause I really liked the smooth front instead of the ribbed but I didn't want the medallion. I still wish they'd make one very plain like that.

I think these are a really handsome alternative to the leather tassels, and look particularly good on the ribbed BK sporran since there are five divisions on the sporran and the tassels each occupy one of the three center divisions. Nice symmetry.

[cavscout]

I agree. I'm debating whether to punch a hole in the two outer ribbed panels and add two more to fill the front with 5 tassels. I believe I can punch the holes high enough so they will be hidden under the flap and follow the incline from the center and also keep the holes hidden when I remove the tassels and put the leather ones back on.

[turpin]

It's worth a try, but i think it might be overkill. obviously, before you punch the hole you might try a temporary attachment to evaluate the effect before making any holes.

on the subject of mixing, i think a white tassel as the center of three would look good on the black sporran, or if you use five tassels alternate them (whether three black or three white i couldn't say).

[cavscout]

Finally got the pics of the white and brown tassels.

Black Sporran w/ Brown
Black Sporran w/ White

I'll try the white with my dress sporran this weekend and see how it looks.

[Scottish Chi]

These are really great looking. I don't know which combination I like best so it's a great idea to have them interchangable. I wouldn't mind the same conversion to my Buzz Kidder sporran. You have come up with a creative idea and done an excellent job.

Cheers! Bill

[turpin]

I LOVE the black and white! It is really sharp. And I love the idea of interchangeablility. Now I can see why the women like to have lots of purses (ahem, not, of course, that this is the same thing (cough, cough)). I have only one sporran and I know of at least three more that I want. Maybe for my birthday... Or I'll get one for my son and then borrow it... Hmmm. (tapping fingers together and stroking chin).