Fox Fur Dress Fashion Sporran is a traditional pouch of leather that is used with the dress of the Scottish Highlands, which is usually worn with kilts. It is used both as a decoration as well as a functional piece of clothing, the sporran is generally hung from a chain or strap around the waist, hanging in front of the kilt. For serious occasions, the leather sporrans are more ornate, and may be embellished with silver or metal.