If you are shopping for a custom leather wallet, either as a gift for a friend or a treat for yourself, you might be surprised to know that there is much more to leather than just cowhide! Leather is the word used to describe material which is made from the skin of many species and each has its own unique look and style. Read on, and discover some of the different types of leather that you can choose from.
Kangaroo Leather Kangaroo leather is made from the cured skins of animals which have been hunted in the wild under strict conditions set down by the Australian government. Despite being the country's national animal symbol, the large population of kangaroos in Australia do cause environmental problems, and this controlled cull means that they are being put to good use. Kangaroo leather is one of the toughest leathers available and is extra lightweight making it an excellent choice for a wallet, and ideal for those who like to show their Aussie pride.
Ostrich Leather Made from the skin of African Ostriches, ostrich leather has a unique and exotic look. Once you have seen this type of leather you will never forget it – the material features a tactile, natural pattern where the bird's feathers would have been. International fashion houses such as Hermés, Luis Vuitton and Gucci have all incorporated ostrich leather into designs and it remains a popular choice for anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd. Ostrich leather is generally produced from commercial farms, where the birds are reared for both meat and skin.
Alligator Leather Alligator leather has a prestigious look and feel which screams style and sophistication. Best purchased from a reliable source which uses skins from commercially farmed alligators, which helps to prevent the hunt for endangered species, alligator leather has a distinctive symmetrical pattern and comes in a variety of finishes. If you like a wallet with a bit of bite, choose alligator leather.
Fish Leather
You probably have never heard of it – but fish leather has been produced for hundreds of years across the globe. In Thailand and Japan, skin from the stingray is used to make wallets, belts and jewellery, and has a rough, tough texture which gives an appealing, masculine look. In Iceland, waste skins which are left over from fish processing are recycled into classy and exciting leather designs – salmon has a graceful, elegant pattern, wolf-fish leather has an almost graphic print look, while perch skin leather is very thick, with vibrant, shiny colours.
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