Alba Targes

Alba Targes Alba Targes is a traditional Scottish craft business run by Graeme Biggerstaff, maker of handcrafted Scottish Targes (shields), and other leather goods.

Hand hammered brass boss for the O'Donovan targe finished this morning. From a 70mm diameter piece of round flat brass, ...
19/05/2026

Hand hammered brass boss for the O'Donovan targe finished this morning. From a 70mm diameter piece of round flat brass, heated and domed out using a hammer and hollowed out tree trunk. The finer details are hammered out on the anvil then the boss is buffed up to a dull shine.

Leather handle for the O'Donovan targe I am currently working on. This spiral design seems like a fitting style for an I...
18/05/2026

Leather handle for the O'Donovan targe I am currently working on. This spiral design seems like a fitting style for an Irish targe 🙂

No rest today! An O'Donovan targe replica underway today. This historical targe is a simple flower style pattern with bo...
17/05/2026

No rest today! An O'Donovan targe replica underway today. This historical targe is a simple flower style pattern with bordering brass nails. Simple but elegant! 🙂More info and price for this targe by clicking on link below to the Alba Targes Etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1643642021/the-odonovan-targe

Hand embossed leather Scottish shield with Celtic knot work pattern finished with studded design! Available for commissi...
16/05/2026

Hand embossed leather Scottish shield with Celtic knot work pattern finished with studded design!
Available for commission via our Alba Targes Etsy store or pm here on Facebook!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

Scottish hand embossed Celtic knot work Targe with studded star pattern. Available for commission along with historical ...
15/05/2026

Scottish hand embossed Celtic knot work Targe with studded star pattern.
Available for commission along with historical replica targes , clan targes, rob rob sporrans, sword belts, kilt belts and standard belts!

Available on our Etsy store or pm here on FB!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

A clan Hepburn leather sporran completed today. The motto is ' Keep Tryst' meaning 'Keep Faith' . It signifies holding t...
15/05/2026

A clan Hepburn leather sporran completed today. The motto is ' Keep Tryst' meaning 'Keep Faith' . It signifies holding to a promise or oath, reflecting the clan's historical emphasis on loyalty and honor.

A clan Davidson sporran completed in brown leather with pewter stag head toggle.The motto of this clan is Sapienter si s...
12/05/2026

A clan Davidson sporran completed in brown leather with pewter stag head toggle.The motto of this clan is Sapienter si sincere ("Wisely if sincerely"). To see more clan sporrans visit our Etsy store. We xan make these sporrans with any clan motto so if you don't see you clan please contact us!
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

A couple of leather kilt belts with celtic knotwork completed today. The buckles are easily removable so you can swap yo...
08/05/2026

A couple of leather kilt belts with celtic knotwork completed today. The buckles are easily removable so you can swap your own choice of buckles in and out. These will be available soon from our online Etsy store. Available in brown or black.

Getting myself tied up in knots today working on a celtic knot belt and star pattern targe with celtic knot bordering 😆
06/05/2026

Getting myself tied up in knots today working on a celtic knot belt and star pattern targe with celtic knot bordering 😆

Another image of the Castle Grant targe I completed last week for a customer in Australia. The diameter of this targe i...
05/05/2026

Another image of the Castle Grant targe I completed last week for a customer in Australia. The diameter of this targe is 20 inches and is decorated with celtic knotwork and foliage knot style patterns. More photos of this targe will be posted soon! Available for commission and will also be available to purchase throuth the Alba Targes Etsy page.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

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Perth

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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