LV Pochette Epi Pouch
2009
There are a number of processes whereby the skin of an animal can be formed into a supple, strong material commonly called leather.
Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned using tannin and other ingredients found in vegetable matter, tree bark, and other such sources. It is supple and brown in color, with the exact shade depending on the mix of chemicals and the color of the skin. It is the only form of leather suitable for use in leather carving or stamping. Vegetable-tanned leather is not stable in water; it tends to discolor, and if left to soak and then dry it will shrink and become less supple and harder. In hot water, it will shrink drastically and partly gelatinize, becoming rigid and eventually brittle. Boiled leather is an example of this where the leather has been hardened by being immersed in hot water, or in boiled wax or similar substances. Historically, it was occasionally used as armor after hardening, and it has also been used for book binding.
LV Epi leather is tanned with plant extracts, then deep-dyed. Here we will see this nice pouch sized 9.4″ x 5.1″ x 1.2″ in Epi leather stores daily essentials and closes with a zipper. It can be carried on the wrist thanks to its removable wrist strap. Its Epi leather discreetly stamped with the LV initials, removeable wrist strap in smooth leather and microfiber lining. This $440 pouch exsits in three colors: Rubis, Black and Cassis.
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