Oak Bark Leather

Oak bark tannage is a long gentle process that protects the natural fibres of the hide unlike modern tanning methods.

Oak bark leather.

There s been a tannery there since roman legionnaires were marching past en route to the local garrison and it s been in the ownership of the current family for more than 150 years. Favorite add to white oak bark wildcrafted scentsiblecrafts. Oak bark bottle opener. The best hides natural products 14 months and a sustainable process produce each piece of uniquely crafted luxury and durable leather.

Oak bark tanned leather is a pure form of vegetable tanned leather using only sustainably harvested english oak bark and water from the river running past the tannery. Oak bark leather dog leash oak stain bridle. This cowhide vegetable tanned leather utilizes organic tree bark and its natural tanning agent tannin to produce a hide substance capable of absorbing water and swelling as required for tooling case forming and carving leather. From shop scentsiblecrafts.

These hides are available in sides. Oak bark leather belt economy version natural solid british riveted brass. We source oak tanned bridle hide from the last oak tanner in the uk based in devon england. Constructed from a single layer of 5 6mm thick oak bark tanned bridle leather from j fj baker co this full grain leather belt is hard wearing and had a crazy high tensile strength.

The oak bark shipyard belt is a thick rugged belt designed to last your lifetime. Utilising oak bark the leather is given an unmatched quality durability and finish. Veg tan leather or bark tan. In addition it s incredibly hardwearing.

The long process ensures the fibres in the hides remain in their natural weave. Made with style to last a lifetime. Its also a leather that is has deep roots in england s history. Its a tanning process that takes over 15 months and utilizes zero chemicals or acids.

5 out of 5 stars 82 82 reviews 55 00. Tucked away in the south west of england there s a small leather tannery beside a river. The tanning method makes the leather light in weight but seriously durable.