Here are close-ups of some of the leather grains so you can understand them better. We use all these for our Bible rebindings. Some of our leathers have a natural grain and others have an impressed grain. Some come in a variety of pre-dyed colors, while others can be hand-dyed to achieve a desired color. Some are more flexible than others.

The versatile stand-by — pigskins:

The above are close-up examples of two of the more popular pigskin grains, natural grain and mission grain. The first picture is undyed and bears a close resemblance to human skin. When pigskin is dyed and /or impressed with a grain, like in the second picture, the pores and other natural flaws are hidden. Most people are more familiar with mission grain than natural grain pigskin.

Wild-grain Harmatan goatskins. These are highly-polished, beautiful, and thick leathers.

Here are two smooth-grain leathers — black lambskin and black calfskin. Both are better on smaller Bibles. The lambskin is a bit glossier and softer. The calfskin is more durable.

Here is a very soft leather — a close-up of the natural grain, unembossed goatskin. Because it is unembossed, it is very soft and flexible.

Did you see our blog yet? Check out what “morocco” means and what “Highland goatskin” is.

Ready to have your Bible rebound in one of these grains of leather? Check out Bible Rebinding Categories or go straight to our Ordering Info page.