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Introducing the Celine Bag Leather Guide. French fashion house Celine, has been around since 1945. The brand has released various types of leather for their handbags including different types of calfskin leather and exotic materials like Python, Crocodile and Ostrich. Check out the different kinds of Celine leather that has been produced:
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ANACONDA – An exotic leather made of Anaconda snake.
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BOX CALFSKIN – A calfskin leather which has been treated and having markings on the grain.
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BULLHIDE CALFSKIN – A type of calfskin that has heavier and larger hides.
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CALFSKIN LIEGE – A soft leather that is more prone to scratches. It has a glossy to finish and smooth texture.
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CALFSKIN SATIN – A leather that has a similar texture to satin. It is a delicate leather which is smooth and glossy.
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CANVAS – A non-leather that is made of fabric. Usually comes with leather handles and trimmings. It comes in different designs like plain canvas or various prints like striped and jacquard.
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COBRA – Another exotic leather which is made of cobra snake. It usually comes in two colors.
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COW SKIN – The leather from the skin of a cow where the hair is left on the skin.
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CROCODILE LEATHER – Made of exotic crocodile leather.
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CROCODILE HORNBACK – An exotic leather from the back portion of a crocodile. The patterns from the Crocodile Hornback are more distinct and obvious.
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DRUMMED CALFSKIN – A luxurious leather which is pebbled and textured.
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ELAPHE – An exotic leather from rat snakes.
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ELEPHANT CALFSKIN – Grainy leather with a soft feel.
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FELT – Textile made of natural fibres. It has a soft texture and tends to be slouchy.
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FUR – Came from hair of an animal.
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GOATSKIN – A soft leather from the skin of the goat. This leather is durable and supple.
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GRAINED CALFSKIN – Durable leather that is soft and features fine grain.
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LAMBSKIN – A very common leather for Celine handbags, as it is soft and smooth. This leather is lightweight and fragile.
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LINEN – A textile from the fibres of a flax plant. Celine bags made of linen, usually comes with leather handles and trimmings.
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LIZARD – Exotic leather from the skin of a lizard. This leather is fragile and should be treated with care.
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NATURAL CALFSKIN – A beautiful leather that has been widely used on Celine handbags. This leather ages beautifully over time.
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NUBUCK CALFSKIN – Buffed calfskin leather that produces suede texture.
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OSTRICH – An exotic leather that is unique and has a soft texture.
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PALMELATO – High quality leather that is less prone to scratches. It holds its shape and very structured.
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PONY CALFSKIN – Pony Calfskin for Celine is made of hair from calf. It is smooth and silky but shedding might over continued use.
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PYTHON – An exotic skin coming from pythons. It has a smooth scaling and very luxurious.
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SHAGREEN – An exotic material coming from the back of stingrays. It has a smooth pebbled texture.
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SHEARLING – A material coming from a skin of a sheared lamb or sheep.
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SHINY GOATSKIN – Goatskin leather which has a shiny look. This leather is very durable and soft.
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SHINY GRAINED CALFSKIN – Calfskin leather which has a grainy texture and features a shimmering look.
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SHINY SMOOTH CALFSKIN – Polished calfskin leather which has a smooth touch and shiny appearance.
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SMOOTH CALFSKIN – A fine and smooth calfskin leather.
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SOFT GRAINED CALFSKIN – Finely grained leather from a calfskin which has a soft finish.
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SPAZZOLATO – Brushed or polished leather which has a shiny effect.
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STAMPED CROCODILE – A leather that has been embossed with crocodile pattern. It is cheaper compared to a genuine crocodile leather.
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STAMPED PONY – A curled fur that features unique wavy raised texture coming from a young lamb.
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TEXTURED CALFSKIN – Calfskin leather which features a grainy texture.
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TWEED – An unfinished woollen fabric that has a rough texture and usually comes in various colors.
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VEGETAL CALFSKIN – A smooth and waxy calfskin leather which has a glazed appearance.
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WHIPSNAKE – An exotic material made of snakeskin and features thin zigzag pattern.
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WOOL – A textile fiber coming from a sheep. It is soft and can be hard to maintain.
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ZEBRA PRINTED FELT – Celine’s newest material, a felt textile printed with the Zebra skin pattern.
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