Wholesale ARADO Leather Collection, Elephant Print, Vegetable Tan

ARADO Leather Collection Leather with vegetable tanning Semi-aniline finish, with ELEPHANT print. Soft touch, medium brightness, available in several colors. It has good resistance in the finish to scratches in the shape of half skins. Thickness 1.2 to 1.6mm, (3oz) Used for bags, folders, wallets, decorative objects and artifacts. **Understanding Natural Leather Characteristics** When working with genuine, full-grain leather, it’s important to recognize that certain markings are not defects, but proof of authenticity and natural origin. Unlike uniform synthetic materials, each hide carries the unique history of the animal it came from. **Common natural characteristics include:** -Healing Scars & Veins:** Marks from scratches, insect bites, or healing wounds that have become part of the skin’s texture. -Growth Marks & Wrinkles:** Natural folds, especially around the neck and flank, showing how the animal moved and grew. -Brand Marks:** Legible ranch identification burns. We carefully select hides to minimize these, but they may be present. -Minor Hole or Scratch Clusters:** Small, concentrated areas from rough terrain or fencing. **At Qaswara Leather, we categorize our hides transparently:** -Premium/First Quality:** Hides with minimal markings, clear of major brand marks and holes, suitable for large, clean panels. -Working/Utility Grade:** Hides with more visible character, perfect for projects where a rugged, authentic look is desired. These characteristics do not affect the leather’s durability or longevity. In fact, they are often sought after for the unique character and story they bring to a finished piece. Choosing leather means embracing its natural biography—each mark is a signature of authenticity, ensuring no two projects are ever alike. *For projects requiring perfectly uniform surfaces, we recommend our corrected grain collections, like **Santos**