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.
Shrunken calf leather, also known as ‘shrunken grain,’ undergoes a specific tanning and finishing process in which the end result is a leather with a distinctive textured appearance. The process involves shrinking leather grain to create a unique pattern of wrinkles and creases.
These are a tumbled version of the Veg tanned English calf (Kips) with an aniline dye. The natural glazed grain on these hides give them a luxurious look and feel. As these are tumbled the temper will be softer, and more supple than the non-tumbled version. Limited Stock.
Vegetable tanned French calf leather in a beautiful burgundy color. The aniline dye and glazed finish processes display the beautiful smooth grain that calf hide has to offer. Great leather for footwear, wallets, braiding and other small goods. Made in France by Haas Leather. Limited Stock.
Italian Calf Leather sides with a smooth grain and beautiful marbled dye. Soft tempered leather with a drum dyed color. Highly scratch resistant finish on these hides. Great for fine leather goods like wallets, footwear, belts and straps. Made in Italy. Limited Stock.
Nugget Saddle Bark Shearling is the world’s premier saddle shearling. Consistency in the wool density, and about 25,000 fibers per inch, sets these saddle skins apart from the rest. US sourced hides tanned in the USA.