What is Leather?
Leather is a strong, flexible, and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay.
The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs, and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.
Below Are The Top Leather Shops In South Africa
King Kong Leather
Address: 165 Newmarket St, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM Tue
Phone: 082 427 8140
Filly Leather South Africa
Address: The Grove Mall, Simon Vermooten Rd, Equestria, Pretoria, 0084
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: 061 407 1614
Jekyll and Hide
Address: UnitG1 Old Castle Brewery Bldg, 6 Beach Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30 AM Tue
Phone: 021 447 6830
INDLOVU LEATHER SHOP
Address: 190 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: 076 886 5797
Calabash Leather Goods – South Africa
Address: 13 Kaga St, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0048
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: 012 347 1207
Tan Leather Goods
Address: 49 Patrys Cres, Okavango Park, Cape Town, 7560
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM Tue
Phone: 087 802 3795
ZEMP
Address: house a08, 17A Woodlands Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM Tue
Phone: 078 878 7831
Tan Leather Goods
Address: 49 Patrys Cres, Okavango Park, Cape Town, 7560
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue
Phone: 087 802 3795
Corbeau Exotic Leathercraft
Address: Unit F2, Maitland Park, 733 Voortrekker Rd, Maitland, Cape Town, 7406
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30 AM Tue
Phone: 021 593 0602
Karoo Classics Stellenbosch
Address: Shop 2, De Wet Centre, Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: 021 886 7596
Love Leather
Address: 44 Ocean View Dr, Struis Bay, 7285
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: 082 323 5960
Is leather a natural material?
Leather is a natural fabric made using tanned animal skin.
Is leather soft or hard?
A common misconception is that thickness dictates the temper of leather. However, you can find fairly thin leathers that are stiff (like a 2oz Vegetable Tanned leather), or you can get leather on the thicker end that is very soft and plush (like a 6oz Chap leather).
Does real leather crack?
Real leather is animal skin and so it needs to be maintained and moisturized – when it starts to dry out, it can eventually crack and peel.