Peccary Leather is original from Perú. The word peccary is derived from the Carib word pakira or paquira. In Portuguese, a peccary is called pecari, porco-do-mato, queixada, or tajaçu, among other names; in Spanish, "javelina", jabalÃ, sajino, or pecarÃ; in French Guiana and Suriname, pakira. A peccary is a medium-sized animal, with a strong resemblance to a pig. Like a pig, it has a snout ending in a cartilaginous disc, and eyes that are small relative to its head. Also like a pig, it uses only the middle two digits for walking, although, unlike pigs, the other toes may be altogether absent. Its stomach is not ruminating, although it has three chambers, and is more complex than those of pigs....
The refrain says that "beauty is skin deep" and this comes definitely for peccary leather. Under the tough image we have of this wild creature, is hidden a soft and beautiful skin, considered as a luxury since 13th century.
Peccary leather has been used mostly in the glove industry and is super high class leather, but it is used also in manufacturing other fashion items such as garments, belts and bags.
Comparing to cowhide, peccary leather is more expensive but you can see and feel the difference.
Leather is a remarkable natural material with protecting and insulating properties. But different leather suit different types of gloves. From weather to the size itself, it has to be threatened carefully to maintain and endure its original appearance. 1) Dry your gloves at room temperature, avoid open flames, heaters, tumble- driers and ovens The gloving leather is drum dyed for a delightful color depth but the lack of a sprayed color finish implies that it is also sensitive to humidity or rain. If your gloves do become wet there are some possibilities that dark stains may appear, especially for brighter colors. Hair sheep is the most sensitive, while peccary, deer and elk tolerate it better. We simply recommend you to...
Why some brides wear gloves? Is it just fashion? tradition? History says that during the 18th and 19th centuries, gloves were considered the best traditional wedding favor for all guests. Well-mannered ladies used them as a mandatory custom until 1960. Formal etiquette still recommends that a bride should wear gloves as a symbol of grace. If you do so, you will look so classy and elegant. Bride's gloves are a perfect complement for your dress. Choose simple if you have a ornate gown or viceversa. Silk, kidskin, satin or lace are the best. Choose your gloves as a match to your dress. Different lengths, from 1-button to 20-button. Always depends on your gown. Nowadays, gloves depends on our personal style,...
Paul Causse and his siblings Jules and Henri founded in 1892 a glove factory. Their previous jobs, like for many other people in Millau -a city of France which is world known by its skills of glove making- were cutting gloves so they had the necessary experience for this step. Paul continued the development of the company alone while his brothers were recruited by an American factory called Bacmo in 1910. In 1905, the Causse factory changed location moving to Rue de Planard where it remained until 2001. Between 1935 and 1950 Paul's son, Jean kept the family tradition and it was a very fruitful period because of the exports to American stores. With their designs and high-quality materials, Maison...
