Natural Goat Leather
It is goat leather that has undergone a cleaning process using only natural lime. With goat leather that is processed and then finally dried, the goat leather becomes clean, dry, odorless, and bright white, making it more durable and long-lasting. In addition, the use of natural lime is also more environmentally friendly because it does not contain harmful chemicals.
The process of making natural dried goat leather:
1. Cleaning: The newly arrived goat skin is cleaned from salt and dirt by soaking it for 1 day and then washed until clean.
2. Soaking with Lime: The skin is then soaked in a lime solution for 2 days for the skin rejuvenation process.
3. Scraping: After soaking, the skin is scraped to remove remaining hair and flesh, making the skin thinner.
4. Final Washing: The skin is washed again to ensure cleanliness before drying.
5. Drying: The drying process is carried out until the skin is completely dry and ready to use.
2. Soaking with Lime: The skin is then soaked in a lime solution for 2 days for the skin rejuvenation process.
3. Scraping: After soaking, the skin is scraped to remove remaining hair and flesh, making the skin thinner.
4. Final Washing: The skin is washed again to ensure cleanliness before drying.
5. Drying: The drying process is carried out until the skin is completely dry and ready to use.
Size:
Natural jumbo goat skin:
Length 120cm-130cm
Width 105cm-115cm
Standard natural goat skin:
Length 100cm-110cm
Width 95cm-100cm
Uses of Natural Dried Goat Skin:
1. Raw Materials for Musical Instrument Making: This leather is very suitable to be used as the main material for rebana, bedug, drum, ketipung, and other hadroh musical instruments because it produces a clear and melodious sound.
2. Leather Crafts: Goat leather can also be used for making wayang kulit, carpets, and book bindings in Indonesia.
3. Fashion Products: Tanned goat leather is also ideal for products that require flexibility, such as bags, boots,
and gloves.
2. Leather Crafts: Goat leather can also be used for making wayang kulit, carpets, and book bindings in Indonesia.
3. Fashion Products: Tanned goat leather is also ideal for products that require flexibility, such as bags, boots,
and gloves.
Storage of Dry LeatherTo maintain the quality of dried goat leather, you need to pay attention to how it is stored.Cool and dry place: Store the leather in a place with low to moderate temperatures. Avoid damp areas as they can cause mold.Airflow: It is important to maintain air circulation in the storage area. A well-ventilated room, such as a cabinet, is a suitable choice.Pay attention to humidity: Too low humidity is also not good as it can cause the leather to dry out and crack.