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NakedHighest in the hierarchy of slow fashion, naked leather is completely untreated allowing it to retain a luxurious finish. Finish: Smooth Colour: Darkens and develops a lustre over time Care: Prone to stains however takes on any stain as part of the characteristic of the leather / Keep away from sharp objects Vegetable tanned: Yes |
SignatureDurable & practical, this is premium, semi-protected genuine leather is perfect for daily use.
Finish: Semi-matte
Colour: Darkens and develops a lustre over time
Care: Keep away from sharp objects and oil-based substances
Vegetable Tanned: Yes |
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VintageThis leather tends to have a more weather-beaten feel to it, with natural markings and an uneven color.
Finish: Oily
Color: Darkens over time
Care: Takes on light scratches. Keep away away oil-based substances.
Vegetable Tanned: Yes |
Upcycled/Factory DeadstockUnused pieces of nappa leather or factory dead-stock is collected for future designs. We firmly believe that if leather is truly a premium element in our works, no portion of it should ever go to waste.
Finish: May vary Color: Will not change Care: Keep away from sharp objects & oil bases substances Vegetable Tanned: No |
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DistressedAlso know as "hunter leather", the tanning process gives it a distinct aged appearance with a matte, somewhat ‘distressed’ finish. Finish: Matte Color: Darkens and develops a luster over time Care: Prone to stains however takes on any stain as part of the characteristic of the leather / Keep away from sharp objects Vegetable tanned: Yes |
Better Leather for a Better World
What is vegetable tanned leather & why do we use it? Stronger, biodegradable and kinder to the planet...
For the shopper with a conscience
Living in a world with ever growing mountains of trash, we simply do not believe in throwaway culture and hope that together we can move towards a more mindful way of living. At I'm Darji, our intent is to be mindful at every step of the way & that reflects in our choice of leather. To reduce the impact on the environment, we craft in small batches using vegetable-tanned leather in 80% of our products. As opposed to chemically tanned leather, vegetable tanned leather is biodegradable, durable & kinder to the planet reducing the chemical waste that ends up in landfill.
Guided by the motto "waste is not waste until you waste it" another source of leather that we use is the left over leather or factory dead-stock.
