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.
drape:
extra soft drape soft drape easy drape moderate structure
easy drape
natural markings:
1(light) 2 3 4 5(heavy)
4
availability:
extremely limited
care:
leather remedy
Please test all care products on a swatch. All leathers and dye lots may react differently.
recommended pairings
designer strap selection
black
wolf
pewter
designer zipper selection
morel
grey
black
insider info
suitable for heavy use:
yes moderate special occasion (delicate)
yes
micro trim along zipper suggested:
yes
suitable for rolled edge:
yes
seamless base preferred:
either
for use as a cinch panel:
ideal
notes from natasha
We love our Italian collaborators. Takes a while , but they always come through. Drum dyed, washed and tumbled for age and character. A natural vegetable tanned lambskin.
$20 charge for custom order
Our premium leathers are sourced from top tanneries around the world including, Italy, France, Germany and the United States.
Rodeo black has a natural luminous finish, soft rich color, with a slight wrinkle effect.
This swatch is approx 2"x2" for previewing. Swatches are final sale.
