Did you know the leather we make is grown from plants? It is vegetable-tanned leather. It is one of those kinds of leather made from natural items such as bark and leaves. Here at Cigno Leather, our products are made of vegetable-tanned leather fabric to ensure the strongest and most beautiful results.
The process of making vegetable tanned leather is quite interesting. Raw animal skins are first washed and soaked in water to remove dirt. Then, they are tanned with tannins from plants like oak and chestnut trees. This takes a few weeks, as the hides are tanned slowly, to ensure that they will be soft, strong, and long lasting.
Best of all, vegetable-tanned leather is more eco-friendly. Vegetable tanning leather is eco friendly Not only is veg tanned products bio-degradable it is also environmentally friendly, done using natural methods that do not involve harsh chemicals. So when you purchase something made of vegetable-tanned smooth leather, you can feel good that you are doing the environment some good.
In addition to being environmentally friendly, vegetable-tanned leather is also gorgeous and durable. The natural tannins lend the leather a rich color that will only deepen as it ages. This is the process by which your vegetable tanned natural leather goods will have a unique patina that they get over time, which makes them unique, one-of-a-kind.
When you select vegetable-tanned leather, you are selecting a hide that has lived out a life. It takes skill and care, from the animal hides, throughout the tanning process, to the finished product. When you select a vegetable-tanned from Cigno Leather, you are not just purchasing an accessory - you are acquiring a part of a story and a tradition that spans years.
Loving vegetable tanned leather is about appreciating the labor and the artistry that make each piece. Whether it's a timeless bag, a trusty carry belt, or an everyday wallet vegetable leather goods will last a lifetime.