Vegetable tanning or chrome tanning?
Tanning turns a raw hide into durable leather. Chrome tanning is fast and makes leather that is soft from the start. Vegetable tanning takes longer and uses natural tannins. The leather it produces changes with you: its color deepens and it keeps the marks of use. To learn more, read the history of tanning.
How will the leather change?
Over the months, the color darkens, the leather softens even more and light creases appear where it flexes. That is part of its charm. A soft cloth and, now and then, a leather conditioner are all it takes to care for it. You will find our tips in the article how to care for your handbag. Love this look? See also our vintage vegetable-tanned leather bags.