horse hair sporran only for pipers???

[Phil]

Here are some hair sporans - - I think goat hair was the usual hair used for them. At one time they were the usual sporan for a dressy occasion but they have been superseded by the smaller furry type over the last 50 years or so. This is the kind of look - - a bit over the top. I have seen people wearing them occasionally though and there is no reason why you shouldn't. It certainly looks different!

[JamieKerr]

I apologize for reviving this dead thread, but I see that this question has not been dealt with recently. I've looked through the responses present in this thread, and am simply looking to see if anyone else has any views on this topic. I think I like the look of the horsehair sporrans, and would like more opinions on them. Also, I see that many of them are non-functional. Is there really any way to tell if one has a pocket or not?

[Jack Daw]

I apologize for reviving this dead thread, but I see that this question has not been dealt with recently. I've looked through the responses present in this thread, and am simply looking to see if anyone else has any views on this topic. I think I like the look of the horsehair sporrans, and would like more opinions on them. Also, I see that many of them are non-functional. Is there really any way to tell if one has a pocket or not?

Most horsehair sporrans do not have a pouch; so, what many pipers do is to also wear a black-leather belt pouch. I don't care for this thing as it tends to obstruct sitting. But, you could purchase a Craigies horsehair that does have its own pouch. See the link below. The problem in wearing such a horsehair sporran with a pouch is that it will bulge and not lie right. And, it's expensive. But, it is a choice to consider.

I have 2 horsehair sporrans, but I only wear them for piping.

http://www.sporrans.com/PiperSporrans.html

[puddlemuddle]

Here are some hair sporans - - I think goat hair was the usual hair used for them. At one time they were the usual sporan for a dressy occasion but they have been superseded by the smaller furry type over the last 50 years or so. This is the kind of look - - a bit over the top. I have seen people wearing them occasionally though and there is no reason why you shouldn't. It certainly looks different!

Ok I have to ask....what type of Jacket is this bloke wearing? I noticed another actual photograph i nthe vintage photo section of a groom wearing one. I want really want one...its not a montrose OR a Sherifmuir...as it comes down to a point and has lapels...it's also NOT a princecharlie as it has the inverness skirts on the front. Anyone...Anyone???
Thanks,
Chad

[JSFMACLJR]

Chad,

I don't know if this doublet actually has a name! One just went to one's tailor and had a jacket made. That being said, the closest you are going to come to a doublet like this without spending a whole lot of money is either a "Kenmore" or a close cousin of the Kenmore sold by the excellent firm Highland Clans, called a "Balmoral":

[beloitpiper]

Ok I have to ask....what type of Jacket is this bloke wearing?

Chad,

I don't know if this doublet actually has a name! One just went to one's tailor and had a jacket made. That being said, the closest you are going to come to a doublet like this without spending a whole lot of money is either a "Kenmore" or a close cousin of the Kenmore sold by the excellent firm Highland Clans, called a "Balmoral":

Those are both Kenmore jackets. Some Kenmores button all the way up, some don't.