Arizona Raw is a versatile drum dyed, vegetable tanned leather. To give softness to the hides, a mixture of vegetable and animal oils, called “Sego”, composed of straw, ruby, moelleon oil etc. are used. The colors will darken with age and use, creating a beautiful patina. The tannery created this leather so it could be worked and shaped to the…
The Blackhawk is very similar to the Illini Latigo, but with a smoother grain. Horween’s Latigo line is a full grain, combination tanned leather with a chrome tan base and heavy veg re-tan that is often characterized by a beautiful tight grain. While Horween will produce it in matte or gloss finishes, heavy or soft tempers, it can also be…
Blaze tannage is similar to chromexcel with a slightly heavier temper. Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which creates a richly…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch…
Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. The grain has a smooth surface and uniform color - will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These shoulders are an A/B selection with minimal defects. The tumbled version of this leather can be found here.
A tumbled version of Cowboy from La Bretagna – the milling/tumbling process brings out the marbled pull-up effect in these double shoulders. Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. The grain has a smooth surface and uniform color – will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These shoulders are an A/B…
Essex is a full grain leather tanned with Horween’s time-tested Shell Cordovan veg tanning liquors. The hides are then nourished with a blend of grease, fats & oils to give the leather a soft, yet durable, well rounded feel. Typically made in earth tone and natural veg tan colors. Just like many of Horween’s leathers, it works great for just…
Pelli Etrusco is a tribute to the Ancient Etruscan Civilization. Since antiquity, colors have been associated with mood, emotions and esoteric meanings, which mirrored the deepest essence of these people. Made of real “Vacchetta” vegetable tanned leather with infused tallow. Hand stained, it’s natural beauty can be enhanced by brushing with a felt roll or amber stone. For all fine…
Pelli Etrusco is a tribute to the Ancient Etruscan Civilization. Since antiquity, colors have been associated with mood, emotions and esoteric meanings, which mirrored the deepest essence of these people. Made of real “Vacchetta” vegetable tanned leather with infused tallow. Hand stained, it’s natural beauty can be enhanced by brushing with a felt roll or amber stone. For all fine…
Pelli Etrusco is a tribute to the Ancient Etruscan Civilization. Since antiquity, colors have been associated with mood, emotions and esoteric meanings, which mirrored the deepest essence of these people. Made of real “Vacchetta” vegetable tanned leather with infused tallow. Hand stained, it’s natural beauty can be enhanced by brushing with a felt roll or amber stone. For all fine…
Pelli Etrusco is a tribute to the Ancient Etruscan Civilization. Since antiquity, colors have been associated with mood, emotions and esoteric meanings, which mirrored the deepest essence of these people. Made of real “Vacchetta” vegetable tanned leather with infused tallow. Hand stained, it’s natural beauty can be enhanced by brushing with a felt roll or amber stone. For all fine…
