Difference between revisions of "Leather"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m (added alligator and turtle-skin to list) |
Aziraphale (talk | contribs) (categorize) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | '''Leather''' is the processed [[hide]] of an [[animal]]. The | + | '''Leather''' is the processed [[hide]] of an [[animal]]. The processing of leather requires tanning to preserve it. Shoes, bill-folds, [[coat]]s, [[boots]] upholstery and car-seats are often made of leather. Most leather is derived from cattle, but ostrich, crocodile, alligator, turtle-skin or pig-skin may also be used. |
| + | |||
| + | [[category:agriculture]] | ||
| + | [[category:clothing]] | ||
Revision as of 06:11, August 2, 2007
Leather is the processed hide of an animal. The processing of leather requires tanning to preserve it. Shoes, bill-folds, coats, boots upholstery and car-seats are often made of leather. Most leather is derived from cattle, but ostrich, crocodile, alligator, turtle-skin or pig-skin may also be used.