Glossary · Term

Leather

Also known as leather goods

Leather is animal hide tanned and prepared for making goods such as bags, sandals, saddles and book covers. The Hausa cities of the Sokoto Caliphate, particularly Kano, were renowned for fine dyed leather. According to the Sokoto profile, leather goods were among the principal commodities of the caliphate's long-distance trade.

Mentioned in 2 profiles

Sokoto CaliphateSocioeconomyGrand Duchy of HesseSocioeconomy

Mentioned in 1 state history

Kano Emirate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Leather. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/leather
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