Cowhide distribution — shoulder and belly areas

Every piece of leather is a record of life. The hide from different parts of a cow's body varies according to its anatomy and habitual movement.
Understanding the origins of these areas will help you gain a deeper insight into the leather's characteristics

Double Shoulders

Cut from the area extending from the neck to the shoulders. Because it spans both the left and right shoulders, it is called "double shoulders".
This region supports the movement of the cow's head; the fibers are compact and firm, and the surface often bears natural neck growth markings.

Belly

Taken from the cow's abdominal area, commonly known as the "belly" region.
Because the abdominal skin must frequently expand and contract with feeding and breathing, it is relatively soft and exhibits pronounced extensibility.

Genuine leather may exhibit the following characteristics

These are signs that the leather was once alive — please enjoy the individuality of each piece!

Vegetable-tanned cowhide showing natural neck grain: horizontal texture and creases, a sign of genuine leather.

Neck grain

Vegetable‑tanned leather with natural growth marks; the surface shows a distinctive striated grain reflecting the hide's life.

Growth marks

Natural scars and surface markings on the leather, highlighting the uniqueness of each piece.

Battle scars

Natural-hide insect bite marks; leather surface with localized spot-like blemishes

Insect bite marks

✦ HATO Leather Color Guide ✦

Tap the color swatches below to preview the leather's texture and finished appearance under different lighting.

Close the gap between expectation and the real thing — choose your ideal leather color

Badalassi Carlo tannery / Italian vegetable‑tanned tannery

Pueblo Suede / Mosha belly

Conceria Walpier Tannery / Tempesti / Conceria Italpel s.r.l tannery

Buttero / Maine Liscio / Art. Tucson

Mario Stefanelli & figli s.r.l. tannery

Ghost Wax

Introduction to Waxed Leather

Discover the unique texture of waxed leather


Due to different screen settings and lighting during photography, the actual product and images may have slight color variations; please refer to the actual product color.

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