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pure black
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Regular price $1 Sale - Select Styles

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leather weight: lightweight options such as lambskins are perfect for the top of bags and for travel, medium weight is suitable for both lined and unlined bags, with heavyweight being the best option for tote styles and the base of designs.

finish: the surface look of the leather

drape: normally in direct relation to the weight of the leather, lightweight resulting in a softer drape.

availability: very limited leathers are reserved for custom designs, and strong availability of leathers will move into options on website items.

details

weight: light
L/M
medium
M/H
heavy
heavy
finish: matte
semi-matte
light sheen
sheen
shimmer
semi matte
drape: extra soft drape
soft drape
easy drape
moderate structure
easy drape
natural markings: 1(light)
2
3
4
5(heavy)
2
availability: limited
care: leather remedy or light
Please test all care products on a swatch. All leathers and dye lots may react differently.

recommended pairings

designer strap selection
  • black
  • falcon
designer zipper selection
  • black
insider info
suitable for heavy use: yes
moderate
special occasion (delicate)
yes
micro trim along zipper suggested: yes
suitable for rolled edge: too thick
for use as a cinch panel: too thick

notes from natasha
Such a luxe smooth and natural finish on such a rugged leather – Well suited for an unlined bag, and for use as a base.

$30 charge for custom order

 

Due to the heavy weight of pure black, design limitations include: no rolled edges, no open pocket styles, no Lornas, no cash packs, SZ bohos, small crossbody bags, pencil cases, cinch panels, clutches, Travelers, edgeless bases, juleps, tulips, 1904s or gallery slings.

No hoop straps available with this leather.

Zipper top style bags in this leather must use microtrim along the zipper. 


Our premium leathers are sourced from top tanneries around the world including, Italy, France, Germany and the United States.

Pure black has a natural waxy finish, soft deep rich color and is water and stain resistant with a subtle texture. 

This swatch is approx 2"x2" for previewing.
Swatches are final sale.

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