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What Is Split Leather in Leather Handbags: When It’s Acceptable
Split leather is one of the most misunderstood materials in leather handbags—mostly because it sits right in the middle of the market. It’s real leather, but it isn’t the same as full grain. It can look beautiful in photos, especially when it’s coated or embossed, yet it can also disappoint fast if it’s used in the wrong place. That’s why two handbags can both claim “genuine leather,” but one ages nicely and the other starts cracking, stretching, or peeling at the corners.