Leder, Felle & Pelze selbst gerben

The processing of hides and skins is one of the oldest cultural techniques of mankind. Today, mainly chemicals are used, but traditionally tanning was done with plant extracts, smoke and fat to make the skins durable and soft. This book is devoted to the millennia-old art of fat tanning. The method described is characterized by minimal technical, financial and space requirements. The simplest tools and pure natural products result in wonderfully soft and durable leather products that can be made by anyone without prior knowledge. Also the processing of the self-tanned hides and skins, the sewing to gloves, moccasins or caps, capes, jackets and simple utensils, shows this book with many step-by-step illustrations in detail.