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I knew there were things like diamond anniversary or jubilee, but I honestly did know that there is a leather anniversary. At least not until a co-worker of my husband asked me to make a set of luggage tags for her 3rd anniversary. So let’s take a look at the history behind tradition and its […]

Leather is highly durable, but it is important to remember that, while preserved, it is still a natural product. There are things you can do to protect and enhance the durability and beauty of your leather items.   It is best to avoid contact with salt and water, but this is not possible in the […]

The word tanning comes from the Latin word tannum. In ancient Rome, a tannum was a leather maker. The verb tannare means “to make leather”.   When you think of tannins, you might think of tea or wine. If you are into woodworking, or a forester, you might think of trees. Indeed, these contain tannins, […]

Here is a quick breakdown of the different types of leather. It can be a bit confusing, especially when it comes to the word “genuine”. I hope this will lend some clarity, so you know what to look for (and/or avoid) as a consumer. A very basic piece of advice is that if it looks […]

The Siege of Jerusalem took place in 70 AD. Trapped within the walls and cut off from supplies, Jewish defenders resorted to eating the leather from their shoes, shields and other leather items. This probably wasn’t the first time forces had resorted to eating leather, but it definitely wasn’t the last.   In 1559, the […]