Very nice leather skin. The pebbling is very pronounced and the color (chestnut) is great. The quality is good also. I'll definitely be ordering more of this striking leather.
Specifications:
- Hide Type: Bison, Full Grain
- Cut: Side
- Size: Avg. 15-20 Sq. Ft.
- Thickness: 2.4-2.8mm | 6-7oz
- Tannage: Chrome
- Finish: Waxed
- Texture: Bubble Grain
- Temper: Medium
- Country of Origin: USA
- Common Uses: Handbags, Chap and Moto, Footwear, Saddle Bags, Western, Accessories
About Shrunken American Bison Leather
Shrunken American Bison is a full-grain, U.S.-sourced bison leather with a waxed finish and distinctive shrunken bubble grain. The slightly glossy surface highlights the natural character and depth of the leather. Sides are on the bigger side, averaging 15-20 square feet, with a thickness of 6–7 oz (2.4–2.8 mm) and a medium temper, it combines durability with a slightly firm yet workable feel.
Chrome tanned with a medium temper, Shrunken American Bison is available in 7 rich, deep colors. Hides have lots of character, but minimal scarring or bites, delivering excellent cutting yields for large products and production runs. With a bold grain and waxy topcoat, Shrunken American Bison Leather is suitable for handbags, footwear, chaps, saddle bags, moto gear, and a variety of bespoke leather goods.
Please Note
Leather is a natural product. We strive to keep new lots within size, color, and quality tolerance, but some hides may have slight variations in size or color, or have natural imperfections such as scars or small holes.
Hide sizes may vary. Leather square footage isn’t measured as a true length-by-width area — it’s based on the hide’s surface area before finishing or shrinkage. Tanneries calculate footage from the raw hide stage and stamp the size on the flesh (back) side of the hide. We use the measurements provided by the tannery, but some variation in actual size is normal.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.
Made quite a few things out of this leather. It's one of the most requested leathers I use. I already have several new projects slated for it as soon as it came in. I actually got shorted on a black hide on my last order and called to let them know and got an immediate response and received the shorted piece within a week. Fantastic customer service on top of great hides.
This was my second purchase of shrunken bison, this time I got dark red and it's gorgeous. The pebbling is very prominent and the leather is nice and firm. Everyone who sees this leather raves about it, so do I. Will definitely buy more, it's great.