This sporran of fur with animal head forming a pocket flap and claws for tassels is the centrepiece to this Ross tartan kilt. Cultures worldwide are associated with unique clothing design. Scotland is best known for Highland dress and an essential set piece of any male kilt-wearer's outfit is the sporran. A survival of the medieval purse, the sporran was the Highlander's pocket they did not have.

The sporran, or sporan in Gaelic, has come a long way from a doeskin bag containing ammunition or daily rations. Nowadays they are made from PVC leather, faux fur and even buttons and carry everything from car keys to condoms. But despite modern enhancements sporrans have retained their basic design......