Description
Long hair cavallino calfskin in black, with bald patches where the coat grew thin or parted on the animal. These are sold as they are: the bare areas are part of the hide, not damage, and they give the skin a worn, used character that a clean coat does not have. Hides run 5-10 square feet at 2/3 oz., priced to reflect the bald areas.
Why Choose Cavallino Calfskin with Bald Spots
- Priced below a clean hide, so a project that cuts around the bare areas costs less
- Worn, distressed character that suits rustic and vintage work
- Full-length black coat across the sound areas, with the movement long hair gives
- Calfskin base, finer and more uniform than cowhide of the same weight
- Hides up to 9-10 sq. ft., so there is usable area to plan around
Best Uses for Cavallino Calfskin with Bald Spots
- Small goods cut around the sound areas – wallets, cuffs, card cases
- Patchwork and pieced panels
- Costume, stage and film work wanting a worn look
- Cushions, decor and display pieces
- Samples, prototypes and craft work
Technical Specs
- Material: Calfskin, hair on
- Specification: Whole Hide
- Average Size: 5-6, 7-8 or 9-10 sq. ft. per hide
- Thickness: 2/3 oz.
- Finish: Long natural hair with bald patches
- Tannage: Chrome Tannage
- Color: Black
- Origin: Turkey
The Hide
Ordering
Buy this hide expecting bald areas and plan the cut around them – their size and placement vary from skin to skin, and the photographs show the type rather than the hide you will receive. If your project needs a clear field of hair, order the standard Long Hair Cavallino Calfskin in Black instead. Hair lies in one direction, so cut from the back with a blade and lay every panel the same way round. For the rest of the range see our Hair-On Calfskin selection. For current stock or volume pricing, email Info@Avetcoinc.com or call 818-890-6680.
Disclaimer: These leathers are free of PCP, Azo Pigments, Chrome VI, Formaldehyde, and APEO.
