Shell Cordovan

About

Shell Cordovan , the crown jewel of equine leathers , is smooth and supple to the touch , incredibly durable and possesses a unique luster that only gets better with age and use . Made from the "shell " - - the layer of strong connective tissue below the hide of a horse 's hindquarters ( "butt " ) , Horween Shell Cordovan is highly sought after by bootmakers and leatherworkers the world over . Ashland Leather is proud to offer a full line of leather wallets , belts, and watch bands made from the finest Horween Shell Cordovan - - what the Chicago Tribune has called "the Cordovan Capital of the World . "