Horween genuine shell cordovan - swatch book

Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan® is the art of tanning at its finest. More than just a colour, it is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished – a process taking at least six months. Each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors. The shells are hot stuffed, then slicked onto glass frames to dry. Each shell is hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans in order to expose the shell. Dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish. Finally, the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich, glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen.

The thickness/substance can vary between 1.0mm and 2.0mm from shell to shell, and within a shell itself depending on the area. 

Produced by American tannery Horween.