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Since we have a hot discussion on yesterday’s topic: leather bags, Today’s Bagsok Suggestion we continue talking about leather bags. Today we are going to offer some information about what kind of leather is used in leather bags. As we know, there are many grades and types of leather used in handbags.

Here we just deal with three basic types of leather used in fine leather handbags:

Full-grain leather is made from the finest natural hides with no imperfections. This natural grain is extremely durable. It simply does not wear out and over time develops a rich patina that increases natural beauty. Full-grained calfskin handbags are made from the skins of young cattle and are prized for their smooth texture and fine quality.

Corrected-grain leather (also called top-grain leather) is smooth on one side and fuzzy on the other side. On the smooth side, the natural grain of the hide is sanded off and an artificial grain is applied with a stamping process. This process hides imperfections and adds interest to the leather finish.

Suede is an interior split of the hide. A velvet-like, soft and fuzzy look and feel makes suede a popular choice for leather hobo handbags and backpack style handbags. Check out suede shoulder bags, suede satchels and suede handbags.

In addition to these three basic types of leather, don’t overlook exotic leather handbags such as ostrich, python, crocodile, lizard, stingray and many others.