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What is Buckskin?

AKA

Braintan, Indian tan, Smoketan

A few facts about braintanned leather
 
 



 
 
 

It is soft, porous, warm, washable, durable, comfortable, and beautiful

Its 100% natural - made with natural oils (brains, eggyolks) physical

manipulation (hard work) and wood smoke. Its not always smoked but that

process preserves it and gives it its color. Its definatly not waterproof.

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.
 
 

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