Meet the Leathers

The images and information below is provided to help with your selection for the 'perfect' finish.

Bookseed uses only the highest quality genuine leathers for all our handcrafted items.  My supplier and I have worked together for a number of years now and he chooses the finest hides for my work.

The leathers fall into 3 categories: Analine, Soft & Suave

***Also please note that the colour will appear different between computer screens.

Analine

For when you want the leather to show the story and history of the animal.  Beautiful markings appear throughout these leathers. This is also the choice for the look that will age with wear.  It will also show your marks of use over time.  These can be buffed and polish but will remain as part of the story.

Ideal for creating old looking journals and covers. Looking to create that heirloom piece that looks like it was found in an old treasure chest?  This is your leather.

Available in colours: Antique Oak (a rick dark brown) and British Tan (Think rich honey tones).

Cognac (Deep dark whisky and brandy tones) is being discontinued.

These leathers are not available for Desk Mats.

 

Soft

Very soft and supple with minimal markings.  Luscious buttery leather.  Makes beautiful covers, book wraps and satchels and desk mats that roll easily.

And of course soft and delicious journals.

Available in colours: Cherry Red (Deep rich red), Violet Purple (dark and mysterious), Black (well black is black -  just lovely deep dark black)

Suave

Another soft and supple leather but with a slight pattern that makes it flexible enough to stand up to wear and tear.  The toughest wearing of the leather selection while still maintaining a beautiful soft leather characteristic.  Excellent for Desk Mats.

Available in colours: Espresso (think dark roasted coffee beans), Sea Blue (teal - turquoise), and Monet Blue'

 

ANTIQUE OAK - Rich deep colour - lovely for old style books	ANALINE *not for Desk Mats
BRITISH TAN - A classic and a favourite	ANALINE *not for Desk Mats
COGNAC - A warm brown - think whiskey and brandy ****Being Discontinued from my range	ANALINE *Not for Desk Mats
CHERRY RED - Rich tones - like the inside of a cherry	SOFT
VIOLET PURPLE - Deep, deep purple	SOFT
BLACK - well black is black!	SOFT
MONET BLUE - beautiful blue in the tone loved by Monet	SUAVE
ESPRESSO - Roasted Coffee Beans	SUAVE
TEAL - Is it blue or Green? Either way it's lovely!	SUAVE