How low does the sporran hang?

**Paul** · 23rd June 09, 06:31 PM

I tend to wear mine a bit lower down than most if Im wearing a belt - simply between the sporran metal tip and the belt have a tendancy to scratch one another. Wear it lower means you can move it slightly to the side when sitting (which is very easy) and prevents this

**Bugbear** · 23rd June 09, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

I prefer a sporran that is higher rather than lower for a couple of reasons. First is that it's a pocket on a strap, not a fig leaf. ... .

I grow fig trees... I could literally go pick a fig leaf and put it on the front of my sporran.

Some of them are bigger than a sporran.

That being said, it would be funny to have a fig leafe embossed into the leather of a sporran. It would look a tiny bit like a grape leafe.

**GDub** · 23rd June 09, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

...when it doubt, wear it higher.

I agree!

**ScottInNewHampshire** · 23rd June 09, 08:43 PM

I asked the same question when I was a newbie on this forum (January 2007). Here is the thread and responses back then. Fun making comparisons to the current discussion.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/l...x.html?t=23718

**ghostlight** · 23rd June 09, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by heilanner

i saw one guy in a pipe band the other week wearing it so that the bottom of the sporran (just a normal one) was level with the bottom of his kilt!! the chain strap was worn BELOW the start of the pleats of his kilt. he looked like he was wearing it the same way rappers wear their jeans.

Perhaps he has kiltcheckphobia and was pro-actively blocking inspection mirrors?

Either way, if I did that I'd trip on the sporran and fall flat on my face.

**Lady M** · 23rd June 09, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by ghostlight

Either way, if I did that I'd trip on the sporran and fall flat on my face.

Couldn't resist.

**Rex_Tremende** · 24th June 09, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

That being said, it would be funny to have a fig leafe embossed into the leather of a sporran. It would look a tiny bit like a grape leafe.

Actually, Ted, I have seen one of these in a photo online somewhere about two or three years ago. The leather was dyed leaf green, too. I nearly posted it here, but I felt that it was a little too literal for the mood here at the time. I looked for it again just now, but all I turned up were a few oak leaf interpretations that give nearly the same effect. Wouldn't mind if someone found it again to let me know.

Regards,
Rex.

**Bugbear** · 24th June 09, 01:26 AM

Well, Rex, I'm working on the design for a sporran cantle this evening, and I considered taking one of the small leaves and pressing it into the clay I'm putting the design on... It's a funny thought. They're Brown Turkish figs, BTW.

**Snowbear** · 24th June 09, 02:05 AM

For events where I will be standing a lot I use to have it about 4 finger to a fist under by beltbuckle.
For events where I will be sitting a lot I tend to drop it an inch or so further down, just to make it more comfortable and practical when sitting.

I guess there is no absolute correct answere, just keep it in a place where it looks good and feels right.

**Chas** · 24th June 09, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by Snowbear

For events where I will be standing a lot I use to have it about 4 finger to a fist under by beltbuckle.
For events where I will be sitting a lot I tend to drop it an inch or so further down, just to make it more comfortable and practical when sitting.

I guess there is no absolute correct answere, just keep it in a place where it looks good and feels right.

I agree with Snowbear. I use a belt rather than a chain, with the buckle at the front, just behind the sporran. Easy to adjust when sitting for eating or driving. Also makes it easier to adjust for 'comfort breaks' - stops all that fiddling around with belts and aprons for ages long after the job in hand is finished.

Regards

Chas