Veg-Tan Cowhide: Quebracho Tara Blend

Veg-Tan Cowhide: Quebracho Tara Blend

Our Quebracho Tara Blend veg-tanned leather is a premium, old-world tanning formula developed using a natural blend of Quebracho and Tara tree extracts. This leather is tanned slowly and thoroughly, resulting in a firm temper, excellent workability, and beautiful aging potential.

Perfect for tooling, dyeing, carving, stamping, and edge finishing, it’s the ideal choice for serious makers crafting wallets, belts, bags, cases, and other long-lasting goods.

Available Thicknesses (± 20% tolerance):

• 1.8 mm (Approx. 4.5 oz)

• 2.0 mm (Approx. 5 oz)

• 2.2 mm (Approx. 5.5 oz)

• 3.5 mm (Approx. 9 oz)

Available Sizes (all cuts are oversized):

• 1+ sq ft (Approx. 11” x 13”)

• 2+ sq ft (Approx. 11” x 26”)

Each piece is hand-cut and slightly oversized to ensure you get full usable area.

Key Features:

• Vegetable-Tanned with Natural Extracts: No chrome, no shortcuts—just time-tested processes that yield strong, clean leather.

• Firm Temper: Offers a satisfying resistance for tooling and clean burnishes on edges.

• Natural Finish: Undyed and unsealed so you can fully customize it with dye, oil, or wax.

• Ages Beautifully: Develops a deep, rich patina over time, unique to your use.

• Natural Grain & Variations: Small marks or range scars are part of the leather's character—not defects.

FAQs:

Is the leather dyed or finished?
No. This is a natural, untreated veg-tan leather meant to take dye, oil, and finish beautifully.

Can I stamp or tool it?
Yes. The firm temper and clean grain make it excellent for tooling, stamping, and carving.

What’s the back side like?
The back is clean, flat, and unprocessed—ideal for lining or leaving raw.

Where is it from?
Sourced and tanned in Ecuador, hand-cut and shipped from our workshop in Maine, USA.

What can I make with it?
This leather is perfect for belts, small goods, sheaths, structured bags, and any project requiring a strong, natural leather that will last.