Applications
Our parchment and leathers are unparalleled in quality, and our attention to detail is exceptional
We’ve listed a few traditional uses for our materials but your options are limitless
Interior Design
Our parchments are made by hand coupling ancient methods with modern equipment to create a truly unique and extremely durable luxury material.
Parchment is an ideal material for interior design applications such as: wall paneling, lighting, and furniture vaneers.
Upholstery
With a round feel and body to the leather that can only come from vegetable tanning, our hides convey a quality and character that is impossible to find anywhere else. Beautiful grain, vibrant colors, and a luxurious softness all come together in a material that can be used on any stool, chair, or couch.
We can also work with individual customers to create unique colors, patterns, and surfaces on any of our leathers.
Conservation and Restoration
Parchment is one of the oldest materials known to humankind. We still have many of the original scrolls today because of Parchment’s extreme durability and longevity.
We take extreme pride in our archival quality parchment and have worked with conservators on many projects. If you would like to consult with us about any special projects, use the link below.
Accessories
Our leathers are tanned with a traditional vegetable tanning method using, among other naturally occurring tannins, chestnut extract and are drum-dyed using aniline dyes giving rich and earthy colors, perfect for wallets, handbags, purses and more.
With a range of finishes available, our leather can suit every style from durable and rugged to refined to beautifully aged.
Bookbinding & Book Arts
As one of the first - and longest-lasting - binding materials, parchment has a long history to live up to. Our variety of animal types and colors offers something for both the traditional conservator and modern design binder alike.
Additional our archival quality chestnut veg-tan leather is ideal for historically accurate bindings.
Craft-Making
Our aim is to support you in all of your pursuits, whether it be one-of-a-kind gifts, custom-designed heirloom pieces, testing new designs and ideas, or sourcing for large productions.
Just a few of the endless uses for our craft leather: Custom Belts, Wallets, Purses, Watch Straps, Jewelry, Key Chains, Aprons, Cabinet Pulls, Baskets, Jar Cosies, Shelf Brackets, Phone and Tablet Cases, Lunch Bags, Portfolios, Folders, Tool Holders, Moccasins, Plant Holders, Roll Up Chess Boards, and any other project you plan to create!
Shoe Making
As a material, vegetable-tanned leather has presented function, comfort, and style in footwear for centuries. Our leathers still offer all of these qualities to modern designers and traditional craftspeople alike.
A variety of textures from natural and unique to classic and consistent can help designers make a bold statement or create a refined, classic look.