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

recommended pairings

designer strap selection
  • saddle
  • cognac
  • vintage brown
designer zipper selection
  • cafe
  • curry
  • tusk
insider info
suitable for heavy use: yes
moderate
special occasion (delicate)
moderate
micro trim along zipper suggested: either
suitable for rolled edge: yes
seamless base preferred: either
for use as a cinch panel: ideal

notes from natasha
Luminous, with layers of character, born only from time. Only slow tanning results in such an authentic beauty.

$20 charge for custom order

 

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

Raku is a lambskin that has a natural luminous finish, soft rich color, and buttery soft.

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

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