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    Of what materials has the Scottish sporran traditionally been made?

    Question #109018. Asked by BaronBatty. (Sep 21 09 1:54 AM)


    ozfei

    		Sporrans worn with full Highland dress at formal events, such as weddings, have been made with sealskin for more than 100 years.


    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/scotland/5285645/End-of-traditional-sealskin-sporran-under-EU-ban.html

    Sep 21 09, 2:30 AM
    22crows

    		Early sporrans were made from leather or skin, both deerskin and calfskin proved particularly popular.

    There are other animals mentioned in the reference below

    http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/Scotland-History/Sporran.htm

    Sep 21 09, 4:29 AM

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