The finishing process on these hides gives the maker the option to show the color underneath when rubbed or burnished on the grain side. This allows for different effects to be achieved. An example of this technique is shown in photo 3.
Aniline, full grain calf skins with a slight pebble grain and pull up. Also available in Winter Smoke. Some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
Waxed grain leather with a rugged look and style. Great for wallets, and other small goods. Limited Stock. Made in USA. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Described perfectly by our friends at The Tannery Row: “Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. Shell Cordovan is a very specific type of leather that comes from the shell membrane of a horse butt. The tanning process takes at least six months. To reach and expose the shell, the leather is shaved on the flesh…
Described perfectly by our friends at The Tannery Row: “Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. Shell Cordovan is a very specific type of leather that comes from the shell membrane of a horse butt. The tanning process takes at least six months. To reach and expose the shell, the leather is shaved on the flesh…
These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.