White Calf Skin Full Dress Sporran Sporran is a traditional leather pouch, often used as part of Scottish Highland attire with the kilt. It is used as an accessory to the kilt in a decorative way but is also used for practical purposes, hanging from a chain or strap around the waist on the front of the kilt. More ornate versions of leather sporrans are used for formal occasions, which may include silver or metal embellishments.