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Pueblo leather through the lens
About Pueblo
Pueblo leather is a signature vegetable-tanned (veg-tan) cowhide from the renowned Badalassi Carlo tannery (Tuscany, Italy). Distinguished by a rustic scuffed surface resembling matte nap, Pueblo is a symbol of the most vivid patina art in the craft leather world.
Key features:
- Unique scuffed effect: The surface is hand-scuffed at the tannery into spontaneous fine streaks, giving it a distinctive pleasant, fine tooth to the touch.
- Dramatic patina capability: Thanks to its natural oil-rich structure, high-friction areas quickly smooth out, deepen in color, and take on a beautiful amber sheen.
- Tuscan vegetable-tanned aroma: The unmistakable, rustic earthy scent from tree bark soaked in tanning for weeks.
Specifications & sales policy at Kit Leather:
- Original thickness: Approximately 1.4 – 1.6 mm, medium temper, easy to bend.
- Retail price: 365,000 VND / pia (30×30 cm).
- Cut options: Retail cuts available from a minimum of 3 pia from whole hides (Double Shoulder).
- Workshop service: 100% FREE leather splitting on a 40 cm machine, precise down to the millimeter.
- Optimal applications: Bifold wallets, cardholders, passport covers, and everyday handheld notebook covers.
Crafting tips for workshop makers:
- Moisture protection on the workbench: The leather absorbs water very quickly, and water droplets will leave dark rings; keep the assembly workbench surface completely dry.
- Edge burnishing: Use Tokonole burnishing gum for high-gloss edges; you can then rub with beeswax to enhance water resistance along the borders.
Learn more: What is Pueblo leather? → · See more vegetable-tanned (veg-tan) leather → · Workshop leather splitting service →
Tannery
Badalassi Carlo
Vegetable-tanned leather tannery in Tuscany, Italy. Four in-stock leather lines — Pueblo, Minerva, Minerva Box, Waxy — are all vegetable-tanned cowhide from this tannery.
- Country
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Established
- 1980
Most Italian leather in stock is vegetable-tanned cowhide from Tuscany — thick, unfinished leather that develops patina over time.
Cowhide
Large hides, dense and thick fiber structure, high tensile strength. Suitable for belts, bases, bag straps, and structured goods. The large hide size lets you cut long patterns without piecing.
Characteristics & applications
Tannage
- VegetableTanned with plant tannins over several weeks. Holds its shape, left unfinished, darkens and gains a sheen with use — scratches become part of the surface.
Surface characteristics
- Napped surfaceThe surface is buffed to raise a fine nap that feels like velvet; in return, it easily picks up dirt and absorbs water.
- Develops patina over timeDarkens and develops a sheen with use, each piece taking on a unique look depending on the user.
Common uses
- WalletsRequires thin leather that can be folded at the edges while still holding a crease.
- CardholderPrioritize thin, firm leather so card slots do not stretch out.
- Notebook covers / desk accessoriesRequires a clean, flat surface with minimal blemishes.
Leather line specifications
- Tannery
- Badalassi Carlo
- Country
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Hide type
- Cowhide
- Tannage
- Vegetable
- Thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Unit price
- 365,000 ₫ / pia
Purchasing & delivery
- Express delivery
- Express delivery via Ahamove / Grab within Ho Chi Minh City (receive in 1–2 hours to keep projects on schedule); nationwide packaging and shipping supported.
- Custom cuts & Leather splitting
- Cuts available from 3 pia from full hides. 100% free leather splitting on a 40 cm machine to your exact required thickness.
- Inspect leather at the workshop
- Visit the workshop to select hides in person at 2/16 Nguyen Bac, Tan Son Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (Pham Van Hai market area), or request grain close-up and thickness videos via Zalo 0899.899.888.
Need advice selecting the right Pueblo hide?
Contact Kit Leather via Zalo to check the actual hides, cutting options from 3 pia, and get free splitting.