![]() Nomad Watch Works (Price 35USD ~ $39 SGD) Image taken from: Here are some watch strap and small leather goods that uses Pueblo leather. It’s like having two different kinds of leather in one, the excitement awaits!Ĭustomers of Badalassi Carlo (Pueblo Leather)Īs always, after introducing the leather and its origin, I’ll do the research for you on the different products you can find. I’ve haven’t personally observed how the leather felt after it patinas but from the looks of it, it seems even more durable and perhaps has turned into a different texture. Rather, it feels strong and durable while being smooth to the touch with a soft satin finish. The leather does not stretch and it does not crease too heavily which can be seen from the image above. Pueblo leather is probably one of the most dramatic leather in terms of ageing and patina.Īnother interesting characteristic this leather bears is the light and pleasant aroma it gives off unlike the typical smell of the leather we know of. If you are wondering, they are the same leather! However, the making of this leather does not incorporate such chemicals which is why the leather is being valued due to the natural aesthetics it upholds. Most of the leather in the world are being tanned using plastic pigmentations, as for Pueblo, the advantage of using aniline helps with the preservation of the leather and emits the unique characteristics of every hide.ĭue to consistency of the leathers, many tanneries use harsh chemicals in their processes to conceal the different complexion and nature of the hides which gives the leather an all-round similar look. This is what gives the leather a stone-like finishing. It is then dyed with aniline (transparent colouring), air dried and stone polished. The leather is tanned with bark extracts and liquored with animal fats inside wooden barrels. It feels a bit like micro-suede too, if you’ve touched one, you know how smooth and satisfying it feels. If you can tell, the leather has a matte, stone-ground finishing with a few distinguishable white fibres/scratches from the leather giving it a luxurious look. ![]() Yes, the leather gives off a suede-like vibe but it’s not suede. ![]() San Miniato is the heart of the Tuscan leather district and it houses the highest quality vegetable-tanned leather in the world.īadalassi Carlo has been producing their unique leathers for over 40 years now and they are regarded as one of the most renowned tannery. Pueblo leather is from the Badalassi Carlo tannery in San Miniato, Italy and it is a vegetable-tanned leather. What is Pueblo leather then? Type of Leather and Origin Pueblo Leather If you’re into watches or have an appeal for well-made wallets or even leather phone cases, chances are you have heard the term, Suede.įor many, they would mistake the Pueblo leather for Suede, which is a type of leather made from the underside of the animal skin, usually lambskin which gives the leather a soft and smooth surface. In this leather guide, we’ll take a look at the Pueblo Leather.
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