Leather Care

Craftsman preparing leather for our leather workshop in Delhi
Inside The Leather Lab: Our Leather Workshop in Delhi with Trove Experiences
A leather workshop in Delhi like The Leather Lab is a three hour, hands-on session where beginners learn how leather is chosen, shaped and stitched, then leave with a cardholder... Read more...
Artisan hand-stitching a leather jutti beside traditional Indian leather handicrafts and tools.
Leather Handicrafts of India: Traditional Crafts and How They Are Made
India's best-known leather handicrafts include Kolhapuri chappals, Rajasthani mojaris, Santiniketan leather goods, Andhra Pradesh leather puppets (Tholu Bommalata), Chamba chappals, Indore leather toys and Kanpur saddlery. Several carry a Geographical... Read more...
Men’s leather gift collection featuring a wallet and cardholder gift set, belt, notebook, pen, and zippered organizer beside a ribboned gift box.
Leather Gifts for Men: Gift Sets, Corporate Gifts and How to Choose
The best leather gifts for men are pieces he will use every day: a wallet, key chain, passport cover, pen case or watch case. Pair two that fit his routine... Read more...
Side-by-side of PU synthetic wallet and full-grain leather wallet
PU Leather vs Synthetic Leather: What’s the Difference?
PU leather vs synthetic leather is not a fight between two equals. PU (polyurethane) leather is a type of synthetic leather-fabric coated with polyurethane. “Synthetic leather” is the wider family that... Read more...
Types of Leather: A Practical Guide for Buyers
Types of Leather: A Practical Guide for Buyers
Types of leather usually mean how much of the hide’s outer grain is kept, and how the surface is finished. Full-grain keeps the natural grain; top-grain is sanded smoother; genuine... Read more...
Cash Wrap Wallet: What It Is, How It Works and Who It Suits
Cash Wrap Wallet: What It Is, How It Works and Who It Suits
A cash wrap wallet is a slim leather wallet built around folded banknotes. A clip, band or button holds the notes snugly inside the leather, so you can carry cash... Read more...
Handmade leather wallets in brown and tan on a wooden workbench, illustrating a practical buying guide to leather wallets in India.
Handmade Leather Wallets in India: A Practical Buying Guide
A handmade leather wallet is cut, stitched and edge-finished by a craftsperson instead of a factory line. In India, a good one uses full-grain or top-grain leather, is hand saddle-stitched,... Read more...
What Is Top Grain Leather?
Top Grain Leather: Meaning, Quality and Care Guide
What Is Top Grain Leather? Top grain leather is real leather made from the upper layer of an animal hide. After the hide is split, the surface is usually sanded,... Read more...
What Is Nubuck Leather?
Nubuck Leather: Meaning, Care, Cleaning & Maintenance Guide
What Is Nubuck Leather? Nubuck leather is a premium type of real leather known for its soft, velvety texture and elegant matte finish. It is made by sanding or buffing... Read more...
What Is Suede Leather and How to Maintain It Properly?
What Is Suede Leather and How to Maintain It Properly?
Suede leather is one of the most stylish, soft, and luxurious-looking leather materials used in fashion, footwear, bags, accessories, upholstery, and home décor. Its smooth, velvety texture instantly gives products... Read more...
Suede vs Nubuck vs Leather: What’s the Difference?
Suede vs Nubuck vs Leather: What’s the Difference?
When buying wallets, bags, jackets or shoe, you may often come across terms like suede leather, nubuck leather, and genuine leather. At first glance, they may all seem similar because suede... Read more...
Faux Leather vs. PU Leather: What is the Real Difference?
Faux Leather vs. PU Leather: What is the Real Difference?
If you have ever shopped for a new jacket, a sleek pair of boots, or a piece of modern furniture, you have undoubtedly run across the terms faux leather and... Read more...
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