What is that bushy thing that he is wearing called and what is its purpose? I see these in a lot of the kilt photos I collect but I have no idea what they are.
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That would be a sporran, think of it as a fanny pack since kilts have no pockets.
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I always thought it was just a decorative element to conceal the bulge and help keep the junk from flopping around too much.
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It is a sporran pocket or pouch
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It’s called a sporran. It functions as a pocket, which kilts don’t have.
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It’s called a sporran. Kilts have no pockets so you wear this sweet little purse cum codpiece to carry your bits and pieces.
PS The knife traditionally worn in the sock is a sgian dubh.
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This is such a nice way to start a Monday. Thank you so much! That there “bushy thing” is a sporran, a purse or pocket , if you will. The more you know 🙂
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