Where Does Leather Come From: A Global Journey from Hide to Hand
Leather surrounds us—on the wristwatch you wear, the handbag you hold, or the car seat you sink into. Yet few people stop to ask a simple question: where does leather actually come from? Behind every finished wallet or belt lies a global network of farmers, tanneries, and craftspeople transforming raw hides—often a by-product of the meat industry—into durable, luxurious materials.