Maryam (Italy)
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Kangaroo Vegetable Tanned Leather comes from the Maryam Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. The Maryam tannery, heir to centuries-old experience and knowledge, still performs with care and passion the slow process that takes raw hides to become leather, in total respect of nature. A process based on the use of natural tannins from the trees, new technologies and the slow passage of time.
This Kangaroo is a unique leather for its dense fibers and strength. Kangaroo has been used for ages in whips, braiding, small straps where strength is needed in thinner pieces along with boots and other small leather goods. Traditional tanning of kangaroo often leaves it stiff and tough but when Maryam tans the leather in traditional vacchetta ways with natural oils it create a softer kangaroo with all its strength properties.
These hides come as wholehide, are vegetable tanned and are Maryam's top grade. The leather is full grain with incredible denseness and a rich feel. The leather is full aniline and show off its natural grain, blemishes, scarring and beauty meaning it will patina and age beautifully over time.
Full Hides (Whole Hide)
All of our hides are ethically sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry. Leather that might otherwise be overlooked is transformed into something lasting through your creativity.
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General Info | |
Tannery
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Maryam |
Cut
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Croupon and Whole Hide |
Material Characteristics | |
Full Grain
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Yes |
Grain (Top)
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Aniline |
Flesh (Bottom)
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Smooth Nap |
Burnishable
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Yes |
Processing & Finish | |
Tannage
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Vegetable Tanned |
Dye
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Completely Through |
Finish
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Aniline |
Physical Properties | |
Firmness
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Medium |
Thickness
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1.0mm (2.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm |
Splitting
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Free Splitting |
Yield
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70%+ Best for those that like the rustic flaws and characteristics of horsehide. With a natural product like leather, there can be areas with neck and back wrinkles, spidering, veins, scars, bites, loose grain. This article especially rustic and for those who appreciate the uniqueness of horsehide. Horses are much more active than cows and their hides are more representative of flaws. These flaws make each hide unique. We recommend this article for those that appreciate the rich dense grain that is full of character. If you require large pieces, we recommend whenever possible ordering a full hide. This leather can have holes in the center of the skin and are best for small to medium sized leather goods. This leather being full aniline (meaning the leather is very natural with no extra finishing on the surface to hide any flaws) darker colors will better hide any areas of concern. A key skill of using full aniline leather is the ability to work less desirable areas of the hide into the less visible areas of your projects. |
Availability & Promotions |
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