Pueblo Leather

Pueblo leather is characterized by a deliberately damaged look like and unique surface obtained by hand with an special machine.

Due to the textured finish side, this leather holds up incredibly well to scratches and use marks. It will patina over time slightly, but generally holds it’s original color throughout.

PUEBLO LEATHER

Badalassi Carlo, Tuscany

Grain Type: Full Grain
Grain (Top): Smooth
Grain Flesh (Back Side): Buffed and smooth
Temper (Stiffness): Medium – (It will soften and become more supple with time and use.)
Finish: 100% Aniline
Dye: Struct Through – (Color is dyed fully through the leather from top to bottom)

What is pueblo leather?

Pueblo Badalassi Carlo leather is a type of vegetable-tanned leather that is produced by the Italian tannery, Badalassi Carlo. It is named “Pueblo” because it is inspired by the leatherworking techniques of the Native American Pueblo tribes. This leather is made using high-quality European cowhide and is tanned with natural substances like tree bark and plant extracts to create a durable, long-lasting material.

Pueblo Badalassi Carlo leather is known for its distinctive texture and natural look, which comes from the tanning process that allows the leather to develop a unique patina over time. The leather has a matte finish and is typically available in earthy colors like brown, tan, and black.

This leather is often used in the production of high-end leather goods such as bags, wallets, and shoes. It is prized for its durability, softness, and ability to develop a beautiful patina over time with use. It is also known for its resistance to water and stains, making it a popular choice for everyday use.

Buttero Leather Characteristics

Natural color and texture: Pueblo leather is often left in its natural color and texture, which can be a light beige or tan color with a rough, rugged texture.

Vegetable tanned: Pueblo leather is typically vegetable-tanned, which means that it is treated with natural substances like tree bark and plant extracts instead of synthetic chemicals.

Decorative elements: Depending on the specific style, Pueblo leather may feature decorative elements like intricate beading, embossed designs, or fringe.

Soft and supple: Despite its rugged texture, Pueblo leather is often soft and supple to the touch.

Handcrafted: Pueblo leather is often handcrafted using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations of Native American artisans.

Durable: Pueblo leather is typically thick and durable, making it ideal for use in clothing, bags, and other accessories.

Overall, Pueblo-style leather is known for its unique texture, earthy colors, and cultural significance.

Buttero Leather Color Swatches

Please note note all colour available so please check with us if you would like a non-classic colour

Pueblo leather Origin

The Tannery: Badalassi Carlo, Italy

"Pueblo leather" can refer to various types of leather produced by different Native American tribes in the southwestern United States, such as the Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo tribes. These tribes have a long history of working with animal hides and using them to create clothing, footwear, and other goods.

The term "Pueblo" specifically refers to the indigenous people who live in the southwestern region of the United States, including New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. Pueblo communities have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years and includes traditional arts and crafts like pottery, weaving, and leatherworking.

The leatherworking techniques used by Pueblo tribes often involve soaking animal hides in water and then rubbing them with a smooth stone to create a soft, supple texture. The leather is then often dyed with natural pigments like plants, minerals, and insects to achieve earthy colors like brown, red, and yellow. These traditional techniques have been passed down through generations of Native American artisans and continue to be used today in the creation of unique and beautiful Pueblo-style leather goods.

Pueblo leather Quality Guaranteed

“The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium”

The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium" brings together 20 artisan tanneries of the Tuscan Leather District to protect their niche of high-quality products, united by the same philosophy and production values are closely linked to the territory.
The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium was founded in 1994 by a small group of Tuscan tanners. The quality of Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather is the result of time-honored expertise and is closely connected to the lifestyle and culture of its production area.
The Consortium acts as guarantor and ambassador of this Tuscan excellence throughout the world, an undertaking it has consolidated with the creation of the quality trademark “Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana” (Tuscan Vegetable-Tanned Leather) whose symbol guarantees the transparency of the quality and origin of the leathers produced by its member tanneries.
The use of this quality trademark is bound to the observance of the Technical Production Regulations that all member tanneries are committed to respect.

Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather, recognizable by its trademark, does not contain any toxic substances such as azo-dyes, nickel, PCP or chrome VI, harmful not only to man but also to the environment.