How leather is defined and how that definition can be interpreted differently, depending on where you are.
Russian Leather from Plymouth Sound
The story of the Metta Catharina and her cargo of Russian leather which came to be found in Plymouth Sound. The qualities of this ancient leather and where it can be seen today.
Veg tan leather in footwear
Since the recession began the use of leather in footwear has changed. Once upon a time all footwear was made of leather of some kind or other.