Do Leather Bags smell?!
Of course they dont. Leather is a beautiful material. Its soft, tough natural, pleasant to work with can not be copied and has been around since the beginning of time. It will only smell if kept too long or is badly looked after. If some one says their bag smells – you now know why. Leather is certainly more appealing than metal clamps o – rings and cat litter. What type of Bag should I use? Cow -for very hot climate where you want to retain moisture or when piper does not play on a regular basis. Sheep – for absorbing moisture sheepskin is unbeatable – needs a bit of maintenance but its very straight forward. Bag making is a craft and not an exact science. You need patience, knowledge of piping and plenty of practice to be good at it. Having made the bag it is also crucial to have it well fitted and this is where the success of the Begg bag has come from. Its not just being competent at one stage but putting all of them together to create the perfect bag; time and time again.
