Horween Illini Latigo (also known as “Bighorn” Latigo to many people) is a burgundy, aniline mill dyed leather with a waxed flesh and grain. Drum stuffed and fat liquored to provide this leather with enough nourishment to last a lifetime. Veg retanned sides with a firm temper. Great for latigos, saddle strings/straps, belts, bags, boots and other custom leather goods.…
Walnut brown double shoulder leather with a finished grain and flesh side. Top selection hides trimmed down to minimize waste. Great for belts, straps and other heavy leather goods. May have neck wrinkles, scars, blemishes, etc.
The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100 year old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. Dublin is a bit more rugged looking than the Essex leather it starts off as. The hides are infused with wax and then heat plated which enhances the grain, creates a pull-up effect and adds a bit more rigidity than the leather. Just…
Hermann Oak carving and tooling leather is the choice when looking to create deep impressions and fine carving details. These hides dye evenly when doing custom dye and antique work, while also achieving rich vibrant shades when oiled. Generally a firmer option when compared to other tooling/strap leathers on the market. Hermann Oak has been producing some of the finest…
The Amber Gold Latigo is veg retan, waxed pull-up leather with a medium/firm temper. Beautiful color and pull-up on these hides making them perfect for belts, straps and other heavy goods. Top selection hides. Large quantities available.
Upcycled Leather by Maverick: We have taken Horween sides that were in need of some TLC and created very cool looking leather. The beautiful color and pull-up effect is displayed when these hides are bent or folded. Great leather for many different types of leather goods. Horween crust that Maverick Leather had modified with a wax finish. Limited Stock. Made in the…
Beautiful full veg leather tanned on large European hides. Great for tooling/carving and accepts an oil or dye very nicely. Naturally a lighter color, which allows for brighter colors when applying different dye and finish techniques. The European hides generally have a very smooth, clean grain when compared to other import veg tan options. When oiled the hides will stay…
Lightly hot-stuffed hides with a waxed grain and gum-pasted flesh. Large, beautiful sides! “Labor-intensive and incredibly appealing, English Bridle is a traditional leather with a variety of uses, from classic equestrian gear to high-end leather goods. Drum dyed and hot stuffed, English Bridle is smooth, flexible yet durable. Beautifully crafted with a flawless, even surface.”
Lightly hot-stuffed hides with a waxed grain and gum-pasted flesh. Large, beautiful sides! “Labor-intensive and incredibly appealing, English Bridle is a traditional leather with a variety of uses, from classic equestrian gear to high-end leather goods. Drum dyed and hot stuffed, English Bridle is smooth, flexible yet durable. Beautifully crafted with a flawless, even surface.”
Lightly hot-stuffed hides with a waxed grain and gum-pasted flesh. Large, beautiful sides! “Labor-intensive and incredibly appealing, English Bridle is a traditional leather with a variety of uses, from classic equestrian gear to high-end leather goods. Drum dyed and hot stuffed, English Bridle is smooth, flexible yet durable. Beautifully crafted with a flawless, even surface.”
