This full grain article is the most sought-after leather due to its high quality, luxurious hand feel and appearance. It is vegetable tanned leather made with an aniline water soluble dye, which does not mask the natural grain, markings or scars of the hide. This means the quality of the hides chosen for this process must be the most superior quality of all. We also use this leather for many of our special tooled collections, continuing the tradition of hand-tooled European leather but with Patricia's modern, exclusive designs.

This leather is from full grain cowhides that are drummed in natural, organic tannins, such as the bark of the Italian mimosa tree, which is used to process our leather in a sustainable water recycling tannery. This method follows a tradition that is centuries old in Italy and around the world. One of the best features of our Vegetable Tanned Leather is that it develops a rich patina of high and low color over time, and it is the best leather finish for designs in which we apply embossing and debossing. The characteristic finished effect shows the natural grain of the leather, and the resulting variances in appearance are part of its natural beauty. The leather has a nice woody fragrance and a distinct appearance with unmatched durability.

Patricia's interpretations of maps and the artistry and elegance of her print designs are threads that connect our creations from our company's beginnings to today. We use full grain, vegetable tanned cowhides for our custom printed leathers. After the tanning process, each skin is roller pressed to allow the natural grain of the hide to show through, and this provides a more stable palette to apply the print that Patricia has developed exclusively for the brand. Our process of creating printed leathers includes specific dyes to print deeply into the fibers of the hide. 

Our Vintage Distressed Leather is also vegetable tanned full grain leather that has been treated with a natural oil additive, giving it an amazing grainy vintage texture. Over time it will continue to develop a patina of natural highs and lows in the color of the leather, and the hand feel will continue to soften. A very durable leather, it has both an elevated appearance as well as a casual look.

This is also an undyed vegetable tanned leather that is smoothly polished to create a top grain leather, which makes it ready for spraying permanent color. It is then burnished by hand. With true heirloom qualities, this leather will last for decades and become even more beautiful over time. Depending upon the design, tooling and cutouts may also be applied.

This selection of rich vegetable tanned leathers is treated with a silky waxed finish Patricia created for this collection. The leather is hand-stained for color dimension that ages to a buttery soft, rich patina. With year-round appeal, these pieces are designed to love and carry for years to come.