These products are handmade from the finest top-grain leather, which has been prepared using the analine process to produce analine leather; a beautiful, breathable, natural fabric that will look and feel terrific for years.
Top-Grain Leather
Cowhides are thick enough to be split into two or three layers of leather. The uppermost layer, or top grain, is the most desirable. The lower layers, or splits, are used to make corrected leathers and suedes. All of the hides used by Ostba of Salzburg are the highest quality top-grain leathers. Top grain leathers exhibit natural markings and reflect the essence of leather in its natural, unaltered and unprocessed state. Once these hides are gathered from northern Italy they are prepared using the aniline process.
Pure Aniline Leather
These leathers come from the finest selection of hides and generally are the most expensive, pristine and least processed. Aniline dyes permeate the hide completely and add transparent color but offer no protection from fading or staining. Pure aniline leathers are a good choice if you strive for the finer things in life and appreciate rare, natural beauty. Pure aniline appeals to the senses and offers a sensational, soft hand. Each pure aniline hide has its own natural characteristics such as color shading, scars and even brandings, making each hide unique. Pure aniline leather is buttery soft and will age beautifully.
