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Counterfeit Sokoto
Purchased by a straw buyer for our input. This is sold as Sokoto. It is not.
The grain has a bad break, loose grain, as the result of excess mechanical manipulation trying to emulate the grain of genuine Sokoto
How important is the grain when purchasing this leather?
Unscrupulous manufacturers employ numerous methods to counterfeit the distinctive grain of genuine Sokoto leather. The essential fact is this: counterfeit Sokoto is produced through manipulation that weakens the grain–corium interface, undermining the integrity of the material.
Companies accustomed to producing shoe leather, routinely tanned with chrome and other industrial agents, fail to grasp a fundamental truth: leather intended for bookbinding cannot be considered historic or archival if it has been processed with chrome or similar substances. Shoe leather may suffice for covering the sole of a foot, but it bears no relation to the standards required of true bookbinding leather—crafted to preserve, protect, and comfort the soul of the text itself.
About the Author: Siegel Leather has been a trusted supplier of premium quality leathers to bookbinders, artisans, and craftspeople for over a century. We specialize in traditional full grain leathers and vegetable-tanned leather materials. Siegel Leather maintains the highest industry standards while preserving time-honored leather crafting traditions. For authentic leather materials that meet both traditional and modern quality specifications, professionals rely on Siegel Leather's expertise and commitment to excellence.
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