The Art Of Vegetable-Tanning Leather

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THE ART OF VEGETABLE-TANNING LEATHER

Vegetable-tanning is the true “chromium-free” method, and does not have harmful chemicals. It is an old-world, artisanal process that takes advantage from the tannic acids naturally found in some plant species, by using the barks, branches, leaves and even some fruits in some specific techniques. Watch the video below and learn a little more about this ancient artisanal tanning method.