Shell Cordovan

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Shell Cordovan, the crown jewel of equine leathers, is smooth and supple to the touch, incredibly durable, and carries a luster that only gets better with age and use. It comes from the "shell," the layer of strong connective tissue below the hide of a horse's hindquarters. Ashland Leather offers a full line of wallets, belts, and watch bands made from Horween® Shell Cordovan, tanned in what the Chicago Tribune called the Cordovan Capital of the World. Learn about Horween® leather and how it ages. Handcrafted in Chicago. Guaranteed for Life. .al-faq{margin:1.25rem 0 0;max-width:42rem}.al-faq h2{font-size:1.8rem;margin:0 0 .75rem}.al-faq details{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);padding:.65rem 0}.al-faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;font-size:1.5rem}.al-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.al-faq details p{margin:.45rem 0 0;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.5} Shell Cordovan FAQs What is Shell Cordovan? It is not a hide but the dense membrane beneath it, taken from the hindquarters of a horse. Horween® vegetable tans it in Chicago over a process that runs months, then shaves and hand-glazes every shell. Learn about Horween® leather and how the tannages differ. What does Ashland make from Shell Cordovan? Wallets, belts, and watch bands, all cut and handcrafted in Chicago. Availability moves with what Horween® releases, so colors come and go. Why does the color vary between pieces? Shell Cordovan is aniline finished, so the dye sits in the leather rather than on top of a pigment coat. Every shell takes color differently, and two wallets in the same color can read noticeably different. Is Shell Cordovan water-resistant? Its density makes it water-resistant, not waterproof. Blot water off with a dry cloth, let the piece dry at room temperature away from heat, then brush the area to even out the surface. How do I care for Shell Cordovan? A soft horsehair brush is the main tool. Brushing redistributes the waxes already in the leather a

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