AKA
Braintan, Indian tan, Smoketan
A few facts about braintanned
leather
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Its
100% natural - made with natural oils (brains, eggyolks) physical
manipulation (hard work) and wood smoke. Its not always smoked but that
It
can be made from any of the hooved animals but is mostly made from deer.
Its
extremly strong and tear resistant unlike chemically tanned leathers
that are broken down with chromic acids and chemicals.
It
is expensive compared to chemically tanned leathers because it can't be
commercially produced.
It's
really cool stuff!!
Want
to learn more? Go to Braintan.com where
you'll find many fine articles
and a wealth of information about natural
leather.