Leather Italia U.S.A. 9484-X Jensen 4 Piece Leather Living Room Set

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Leather footwear exports eighth highest earner of forex

Having crossed the $2 billion (Rs 9,060 crore) mark in exports in the last financial year, the Indian leather industry on Monday last became the eighth highest earner of foreign exchange in the country. However, this figure masks a curious trend that has been noticed in the past two years - the export of leather garments from India has gone down while that of leather footwear is up. This was among the many trends discussed at the Delhi International Leather Fair (DILF) that concluded this weekend in the Capital. 

According to figures provided by the India Trade Promotion Organisation, the export of leather footwear has increased from $381.37 million (Rs 1,730 crore approximately) in 2000-01 to $409.67 million (Rs 1,840 crore) in 2002-03, while that of leather garments has gone down from $460 million (Rs 2,085 crore) in 2000-2001 to $262.25 million (Rs 1,190 crore) in 2002-03. 

Industry insiders, when asked for the reason behind this trend, answer unanimously: the China factor. Compared to India’s share of less than 3 per cent in the international leather export trade, China’s share is a massive 55 per cent (approximately). And the reasons are not hard to find, if the participants at DILF are to be believed. Said B.N. Das, a scientist with the Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, “China has huge infrastructure and can provide large volumes, which we in India can’t. But we must remember that China provides lower quality stuff which fetches lower prices.” 

Sanjay Leekha, Chairman (northern region) of the Delhi-based Council for Leather Exports, adds that India has a nearly 60 per cent share in the high-end leather garments export business. “The international average price of a leather garment is $35 (Rs 1,585). And the average price of a garment coming from India is $75 (Rs 3,400). So clearly, we are targeting the niche high-end customer,” he says. 

According to Das, it is harder to capture a larger part of that segment when India’s share in the high-end leather garments market is already 60 per cent. “So it boils down to matching other players, particularly China, in the lower-end market, for which we are experimenting with the use of splits and lower-grade leather,” he says. 

Exporters also point towards other factors for the falling global sales - the global recession and the cyclical nature of the fashion market being the primary ones. However, none of these factors seems to apply to the export of leather footwear from India, which has registered an increase of 12 per cent over the past three years. 

According to industry estimates, India will be exporting leather and leather products worth $2,614 million (Rs 11,850 crore) by 2006-07. The optimism notwithstanding, the Indian leather industry still has a long way to go to grab a bigger market share.

NEW LEATHER DIARIES

LEATHER DIARIES:                                                                                                                                  For over 200 years Charles Letts have been serving the business needs of their customers with stationery products crafted with precision and care. The Letts name has been synonymous with diaries ever since John Letts created the world’s first commercial diary in 1812. Whilst times have changed, the need for accessible easy to use planning tools has not diminished and the diary remains the most functional and portable planning tool you can use.

Our extensive product range provides a solution for every requirement. With a low minimum quantity of 50 you can create a personalised product that will promote your business message. You can even include your own company information. Where your requirements are even more specific Letts can offer a total service solution from design to delivery. Our expertise in this area is second to none.

Business gifts, incentives and promotions
Renowned worldwide for quality and style, Letts Diaries are amongst the most popular business gifts available today.

Corporate branding
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NEW LEATHER BABY SHOES

 LEATHER BABY SHOES:
1:There are several places you can get patterns on the internet for making the same basic soft-sole shoe. The following two links are to places where you can down load a single size of shoe pattern. You may need to search the page for the link, but it’s there. 

I’ve not personally tried either of these links but the pattern pieces look similar to the one’s I use and I can’t imagine whey they wouldn’t work. Both sites also have basic directions as well.
2:You also have the option available to purchase a pattern and directions. If your child doesn’t fit in the exact size of pattern offered for free this may be the better option for you. Pattern makers who sell their patterns normally offer a wider variety of sizes and more detailed instructions. Both of the stores below sell patterns in all sizes as well as leather.

At this store you can purchase two size sets for $5 and other size sets for only $2 more and have the files emailed to you. You can also purchase sample kits that contain all leathers needed to make a complete pair of shoe; out of recycled and prepared leather                                                     This store offers all sizes for $17. This store has several options on purchasing leather by the pound.




3:Regardless of how you acquire your pattern your first chore will be to locate leather. Until you’re sure you will enjoy making soft-sole shoes and have an aptitude for it, as well as like the pattern you are working with, I would suggest putting little expense or time into purchasing your leather.

If you are lucky enough to have a local leather store, check and see if they have “scrap bins” where leather is sold by the pound. The reason you need to do this is that you can not purchase leather by the foot or yard like you do fabric. Leather is priced by the foot but sold by the “hide” only, and who really needs 25 feet of one color of leather?

One of the largest leather stores in America is Tandy’s leather. Here is a link to their location web page, check and see if there is one near you.



Another suggestion is to use recycled. Check your local thrift stores for leather pants, skirts, and jackets that you can cut up and reuse. After cutting the leather into smaller flat pieces, be sure to pre-wash any leather you are going to use in hot water, with a color catcher, and dry in a dryer before use. This will preshrink the leather so you can machine wash the shoes you are making.

4:You can not pin your pattern to leather as the pin holes will remain after you remove the pins. Simple trace the pattern pieces onto the back side of the leather you will be using. Gel pens seem to work best, use a light colored one on dark leathers and a darker one on light colored leather. Be sure to flip your pieces over so you end up with a right and left facing piece of all patterns.
 
5:If you want to add any decoration or an appliqué to the shoe you need to do that prior to assembling the shoe. Choose simple appliqués without a lot of pieces. Also keep in mind that you can use standard hole punches in many different sizes to achieve different affects; eyes, center of flowers, center of tires, etc.

Using either fabric glue or double sided tape align your appliqués on each shoe top as you want them to appear. If the appliqué you choose faces a specific direction it usually looks best to have them facing each other.

6:Most patterns will have you cut two (2) pieces of the Top side for each shoe; one for the actual top and one as a lining. Keep in mind the lining will be touching your child’s foot and you will want to use suede or the back side of shiny leather. 

The lining piece of each Top will also have slits cut into it for elastic. It is always a good idea to cut out a scrap piece of leather and sew around the area the slits will be cut (on the side of the lining that will NOT be against your child’s foot). When you cut the slots for the elastic to run through, cut through the lining and the reinforcement.

7:The rest is pretty simple. You will sew a Top piece and a lining Top together across the top edge. Clip triangles out of the seam allowance to allow it to easily curve. Turn right side out and run a seam across top edge to reinforce.

Sew the casing onto the top of the heel. Be sure to reinforce the ends of each seam as their will be a lot of stress against them. 

Lay the sole with the bottom side up down and center the Top piece, with the outer leather layer down, over it. You can use paper clips or binder clips to position your pieces and make sure the two edges of the top piece align on either side of the sole correctly. Sew on. Follow same directions for attaching heel.

Reinforce seam and trim. Turn right side out. Run ¼ inch elastic through casing and slit in Top lining. Try on baby’s foot and pull until fit is correct. Sew elastic together and feed end into casing and away from baby’s foot.

NEW LEATHER SOCKS

LEATHER SOCKS:                                                                                                                               These are the “Azad Brand” Leather Socks (Khuffain), “Azad” is delivering high class products since 1986, Azad is a renowned name in Local & International market famous for Perfect design and comfortable Fittings.  

Men/Women can wear these socks in house/mosque, true alternative of shoes, best for use in winter. These leather socks have a zipper and snap closure. It is just like socks, you have to wear shoes with them if you are outside home or mosque. Each pair comes individually packed in plastic bag. We recommend you to wear normal socks inside these socks for better results. If you want a tight fit then select one size lower, otherwise select as your shoe size. Please select correct size.

Note: if you are an international customer and not sure what the UK equivalent of your domestic size would be, please check Men Shoe Sizes or Women Shoe Sizes The photo shown is for illustration purposes, actual product might be a different style. 
Due to hygienic reasons, this product is not entitled for refund or exchange. Sizes Available 5 to 12 (UK Sizes) Pairs.

NEW LEATHER ARM CHAIR

LEATHER ARMCHAIR:                                                                                                                    Italian leather armchair. Designed by Matthew Hilton for Habitat. Made in Italy. Cover: 60% polyester, 40% cotton. Cover: 100% corrected embossed leather. Structure: pine frame with fibre and chip board panels. Seat cushions: foam-filled (35 kg/m3 density). Back and arm cushions: foam-filled (30 kg/m3 density) with polyester fibre wrap. Feet: chromed steel tube. Elastic seat webbing suspension for superior support and durability. Available as a 2 seat sofa, left and right-arm chaise longues, corner unit, chair unit and footstool.

NEW LEATHER BIKER JACKETS

LEATHER BIKER JACKETS:                                                                                                                 Leather biker  jackets for motorcycle riders have all of the time been accessible in numerous designs and forms. Nevertheless, women leather motorcycle have as well become accessible. These jackets are particularly made to fit out a ladies figure. Prior to this, women riders had to arrive at act with a small leather jacket that was fashioned for a man’s physique and not a woman, consequently a perfect fit was never accomplished.

Nowadays, apparel have accepted that more women are riding bikes likewise as the fact that they’ve almost equaled male passengers and where never the right way addressed. Advantageously, women can now decide from many another motorcycle leather jacket.

Leather has all of the time been the favored selection of material for a jacket. The leather offers protection from road rash. That is if upper-class textiles are utilized and stitched collectively and re enforced the right way. We recommend you completely buy your apparel from a brand named manufacturer. This assures that you’re truly going to acquire more protection out of the jacket since it will be attained from quality fabric.

Textile and Mesh are the newest thing in motorcycle jackets where as before these highly durable materials were introduced the best you could do to get a warm weather riding jacket was too get a leather perforated one. The perforations are designed to let air pass through while still giving you protection.

Now with freshly mesh and textile materials made from Kevlar and the alike, you will be able to bring forth almost the same protection from a jacket made of Mesh than a leather piece. These new materials have got an eminent abrasion resistance and don’t rupture easily. As well most of the apparels prepared from the mare double stitched to prevent a tear at the seams.

So now a days you have a choice in materials. Decide whichever suits your needs best and is going to be the most comfortable to wear. Comfort is very important when it comes to riding apparel since if you do not feel comfortable in the item you are not likely to wear it in the long run.

Personally, I consume two jackets one from mesh and another by leather, that way while it’s cold outside I can have on the thicker leather one that likewise accepts an insulated insert to help sustain me warm. And, on hot days I could wear the mesh and have altogether the protection in add-on to as comfort to ride altogether day. I do acquire to include and choose the appear of my leather motorcycle jacket to the mesh precisely since it has a bigger civilize look.

NEW LEATHER LADIES LONG COATS

LEATHER LADIES LONG COATS:                                                                                                     Long Leather Coats for Women:

Long leather coats for women at FrankyFashion have been described as luxurious, elegant, soft, comfortable, practical and wickedly affordable. And, when you buy a woman's long leather coat from us, we'll send you a FREE pair of leather gloves - a $25 value with your purchase. In some cases, that's like getting an additional 25% off on our women's long leather coats. We're sure you'll agree, the best deals on long leather coats for women is right here - at FrankyFashion.com!
Our Ladies Fashion Long Coat is a warm, long leather coat that features a removable zip lining and an attractive leather sash belt for great style. It's available in sizes X Small to 2XL. Don't forget to tell us what size gloves you'd like with your order! 
This Ladies Long Leather Coat features trench coat styling with removable lining to keep you comfortable throughout the changing seasons. Gorgeous, classy, elegant and sleek. At home with a pair of jeans or at dress up time. For a Western look, try a pair of Harley Davidson Amanda Boots. For a dressier look, try the Harley Davidson Natalya Boots. Either way, this long leather coat's a real winner, so go ahead and splurge ladies, your man will love seeing you in this classy leather coat. Don't forget your FREE leather gloves! 

FrankyFashion's long leather coats for women are unbeatable. We're sure you'll enjoy browsing our complete line of women's leather jackets and coats as well as our women's leather pants and jeans, not to mention our Harley Davidson fashion boots for women. At prices like these you can stock your wardrobe with luxurious leather - so lovely to look at and soft to the touch - you know you are so worth it!

NEW LEATHER HATS

LEATHER HATS:                                                                                                                                  Leather is an amazing material. It's soft, yet durable and requires little in the way of care and attention. Leather craft is a timeless tradition, stretching back hundreds of years. Ages ago, custom leather goods were highly valued and expensive. Today, while leather goods are still treasured and appreciated, they don't have to cost a king's ransom. Handmade leather items will last for years and cost a fraction of their store bought counterparts. These leather hat is a welcome addition to any sort of medieval costume and serves as a nice jumping off point for alteration and creation of your own design.

NEW LEATHER HAND CRAFTED FOOT WARE

LEATHER HAND CRAFTED FOOT WARE:                                                                                     Our method of shoemaking has changed very little over the last century. The traditional methods used then are in our eyes still the best. 

Initially our shoemaker will take careful measurements and outline drawings of your feet. From these we will make wooden lasts around which your shoes will be made. At the first meeting you can also choose the design, shape, leather and colour of the shoe you desire. 

Our materials range from the finest Italian calf, the softest nappa (goat) to the exquisite shell cordovan. All soles are made from vegetable tanned Rendenbach leather, to date we have found no better material anywhere in the world. 

Throughout each stage we will of course offer professional guidance on all these matters. 

The next stage of the process involves the patterns for your shoes being made into paper forms to work out the exact shape of the final design. From the paper form the leather pieces are then hand cut to match exactly. At this stage any decorative work and stitching is carried out on the uppers.

NEW LEATHER VEST COATS

LEATHER VEST COATS:                                                                                                                Leather vest coats Mart's association with First Manufacturing goes back to 2004 when we purchased our first jackets to inspect. We were impressed! The Quality was outstanding. E-commerce at that time was in its infancy, and we decided to stick with less expensive products. Since opening our store front in 2006, First Manufacturing products have been requested and in fact, have become our best sellers. The economic downturn has many manufacturers we were purchasing from either going out of business or downgrading quality to save costs. We think that Quality is more important in the long term than quick sales at low prices. We are proud to introduce First Manufacturing products to you on our long established website. 

NEW LEATHER FURNITURE

LEATHER FURNITURE:                                                                                                             Leather furniture is among the most stylish, cool and elegant of all furnishing that you can pit up in your interiors and the best part is that it goes well with both the modern look and even the laid back retro style.

Leather furniture is sought after both for the class it exudes, for the simplicity of its look and the grandeur it brings to the room. Leather furnishings are more about subtle grace rather than a look that shouts out and begs to be noticed. Just get a leather couch and add it to your home to notice the difference it brings both in the feel of the space and the look of your guests. Neighbor’s envy, Owner’s Pride- that pretty much sums up leather furniture.



But how do you take care of your precious leather darling? Well, it’s easier than what most people make it out to be and here is a straight forward guide that will help you preserve the beauty of your leather furniture. Here’s how to take care of leather furniture.
Clean it regularly with dry cloth and vacuum the corners

One of the most basic steps in keeping that shine on your leather furnishings for a long time is to keep them clean. This does not mean you tidy up every time a party is around the corner. You need to take weekly care of your leather furniture. Most often a dry cloth and vacuuming will be sufficient in this regard. If you ever spill something on it though, make sure you clean up quickly and aptly.
Do not use lots of water, cleaning solvents, soaps or ammonia

The most common mistake that people make is using excessive water and soap to clean their leather furniture. This is an absolute no-no as it disintegrates the surface and speeds up the cracking and breaking process. Do not use strong solvents and stuff like ammonia on it as they could bleach the leather. Even when there is a stain, use the minimum water required for cleaning up and do not allow the water to remain stagnant on the surface.
Use a leather conditioner that is appropriate and in right quantity

Some gullible people are duped to believe that suing a conditioner often will keep their leather furniture shining like the sun- forever! You could not be more far off from truth. Use the conditioner judiciously and once every 6-12 months. There is no need to put it on and polish your leather once each month. Most commercial conditioners are too strong, so make sure you pick something mild. You can always make one at home as well.

NEW LEATHER PURSE HANDLES

LEATHER PURSE HANDLES:                                                                                                           Purse handles are a very important part of designing your own purse. The handle choice can affect whether you get just a glance on the street, or whether that someone runs over to you almost knocking you over and asks exactly where you got that simply gorgeous purse you're carrying.

There are so many versions of handles these days you're really spoiled for choice. But, here are some ideas for things you can use as handles, though you may not necessarily think of them that way... 
belts
chains
upholstery trims
curtain tie-back cords or rope
twisted cord
crochet i-cord
mens' ties
wood or metal rods
strips of leather
basic braids
twine or jute
strung beads
scarves
strips of macrame
strips of old clothing or jeans
bandanas
knitted or crocheted pieces

Of course, if you're "imaginationally" challenged, you may just prefer to buy ready made purse handles at your local craft store. There you should find everything from colored moulded plastic versions to rattan or bamboo, from nylon webbing to imitation or real leather. 


The choice is absolutely yours, but think about it. You took all that time to make your purse in the first place - give it the handles it deserves! 

I'll be showing you how to make some of the above handles for your purses, so you'll have those choices open to you too, just in case one of them is the perfect fit for your project.

NEW LEATHER PUNCH

LEATHER PUNCH:                                                                                                                                  We have carried punch sets like this in the past until their costs became prohibitive, and have been looking for sets which provide a very good value ever since. Here they are. The two sets complement one another.

The small set of 6 punches, which screw into a steel handle, are sized in very small increments from 5 to 8mm (3/16" to 3/8"). The set of 9 large punches is sized 5mm to 32mm (3/16" to 1-1/4"). These also screw into a steel handle, and you can use the optional supplied spring-loaded auto-centering locater if you are cutting multiple disks on a grid, or when cutting concentric holes (as when making a washer).

NEW LEATHER PALM GLOVES

LEATHER PALM GLOVES:                                                                                                              These palm gloves are our least expensive general purpose leather palm glove. 
 contains a knit wrist and a clute pattern for extra economy. The palm is a shoulder split leather palm without the reinforcing of the fingertips, and knuckles. This glove has a complete striped back, and full leather palm.
Similarly, the single palm work glove  is an economy version. It is made with a lower grade cowhide, but it is still a very rugged glove.
Both economy gloves work great for most light duty work situations.

NEW LEATHER PHOTO ALBUM

LEATHER PHOTO ALBUMS:                                                                                                                 A stylish range of luxury photo albums in traditional and contemporary styles handmade for you. See our luxury photo album range . 

Noble Macmillan luxury photo albums come in a range of colours, sizes and finishes. Choose from our signature Original range, our chic colourful Salad Days range, or from our sophisticated Manhattan range - so whatever your budget or style there is going to be a luxury photo album to suit you.

Most of the designs are made from the finest leather and are hand finished to guarantee the quality and durability of the luxury photo albums. They have acid free paper to preserve your memories from damaging chemicals. We source our leather from the finest tanneries in Europe giving us a selection of the most fashionable and robust colours and materials.

Our luxury photo albums provide the perfect way for displaying treasured pictures.

Make your luxury photo album special with personalisation making them a truly thoughtful and personal present for you or as a gift. Only £1 per character.