Natural Leather Guide: Types, Craftsmanship & Buying Tips
Cow Leather/Bovine
Calfskin（Soft, scar-free）
Cowhide（Even pores, durable）
Buffalo Leather（Thick, industrial-grade）
Common Uses
- Luxury bags (e.g., Hermès)
- Shoes & belts
- Furniture & car interiors
Sheep/Lamb Leather
Goatskin（ Lightweight, supple, natural grainy texture）
Common Uses
- Luxury gloves
- Bookbinding
- Musical instrument cases
Exotic Leather
Crocodile（Belly scales & back osteoderms, graded by body parts）
Ostrich（Lightweight & crack-resistant）
Lizard（Micro-scales with glossy finish & hand-stitched precision）
Common Uses
- Luxury bags/watch straps (e.g., Hermès Himalayan)
- Louis Vuitton Capucines
- Small leather goods (e.g., Bottega Veneta)