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hand made leather goods | Brisbane, Australia

Hand made leather goods, Brisbane AU

Battriano (Italian cowhide)

Battriano is a unique veg tan leather from Badalassi Carlo. At a distance this leather can be mistaken as Pueblo however Battriano has a smooth and consistent surface unlike its suede like cousin. The marbled finish is due to traces of bloom (wax) on the surface.

Battriano colour swatch.

Tannery: Badalassi Carlo (Italy).
Temper: Medium.
Surface: Smooth and consistent, has traces of bloom (wax).
Tanning: Vegetable tan.
Patina: Excellent. Bloom will fade over time.
Other notes: Very smooth and natural finish, the bloom does not cause a “stickiness” effect.

Product samples and gallery

Battriano detail.

Pueblo (top) Battriano (bottom)

All of our products are hand made with traditional leather crafting techinques. They are cut, saddle stitched and burnished by hand. Our stock of leathers are sourced from the finest tanneries around the world. We use full grain leathers which shows its natural qualities and will have subtle differences between every hide. The combination of these processes results in a unique feeling between every product.