Commercial leather is divided into "synthetic leather" and "leather".
Synthetic leather uses materials such as PVC and PU to make a texture similar to leather while real leather uses natural leather from animals. Among them, leather is divided into "first layer leather", "second layer leather" and "composite cowhide". In terms of the value of leather, it is first layer leather>second layer leather>composite cowhide.
The leather used by MOTHERHOUSE is all the top layer leather, mainly from the "Zebu" leather produced in Bangladesh. This leather is thinner than European and American varieties but has stronger fibres.
The leather is selected from the best quality first-skin hides of the country of origin, and the product is made according to the design concept and the occasion of the bag.
About the cowhide used by Motherhouse
Leather Introduction
Yozora Leather
One of the most icnoic leathers of MOTHERHOUSE.
It has an elegant lustrous feel and is initially quite stiff, but it will be slightly softer after a period of use.
It is the leather with the most abundant colour selection of Motherhouse.
Nappa Leather
Nappa leather is produced using the chrome tanning method.
It is usually used on leather jackets and sofas, and is smooth and soft to the touch, as well as giving it a fluffy airy feel.
Big Milling Leather
Also known as tumbled leather, its texture is different from embossed leather and is created naturally during the tanning process.
Not only does it retain the unique expression of each piece of leather, but it also has a recessed matte finish, unlike the smooth surfaces of Yozora and Nappa.
It is often used for the more rigid, urban work bags.
Tsukiakari Leather
MOTHERHOUSE's first attempt at pearlescent leather.
Impressed by the gentle glow of the moon, the desired effect was finally achieved after several attempts.
The smooth, elegantly shiny leather is like the cool, serene light of the moon, and the shimmering glow gives the bag a varied expression.
Big Milling Leather
Also known as tumbled leather, its texture is different from embossed leather and is created naturally during the tanning process.
Not only does it retain the unique expression of each piece of leather, but it also has a recessed matte finish, unlike the smooth surfaces of Yozora and Nappa.
It is often used for the more rigid, urban work bags.
Tsukiakari Leather
MOTHERHOUSE's first attempt at pearlescent leather.
Impressed by the gentle glow of the moon, the desired effect was finally achieved after several attempts.
The smooth, elegantly shiny leather is like the cool, serene light of the moon, and the shimmering glow gives the bag a varied expression.