LEATHERS

At Alder, we take pride in working with some of the finest Full Grain leathers from renowned tanneries around the world. Chosen for their character, durability, and ability to develop a rich patina over time, these leathers become more beautiful with age and use. 

Each leather offers a distinct texture, appearance, and aging process, allowing every Alder piece to develop its own unique character through years of use.

Here are some of the leathers we currently offer:

  • Buttero by Conceria Walpier (Italy)
  • Buttero Hatch by Conceria Walpier (Italy)
  • Alran Chevre by Tanneries Alran (France)
  • Shell Cordovan by Shinki Hikaku (Japan)
  • Shell Cordovan by Horween Leather Company (USA) 

BUTTERO (Conceria Walpier, Italy)

Buttero by Conceria Walpier is a premium full grain vegetable tanned leather from Italy, renowned for its clean surface, vibrant colors, and exceptional aging characteristics. Crafted using traditional vegetable tanning methods, Buttero develops a rich patina over time, making each piece uniquely personal to its owner.

Its firm structure allows products to hold their shape beautifully, while daily use gradually brings out a deeper color, softer feel, and natural sheen. Buttero is often chosen by leather enthusiasts who appreciate the journey of leather aging and the character it develops through use.

Characteristics:

  • Full grain vegetable tanned leather
  • Firm and structured feel
  • Rich patina development
  • Smooth, natural surface
  • Ages beautifully with use

BUTTERO HATCH (Conceria Walpier, Italy)

Buttero Hatch combines the renowned qualities of Buttero leather with an elegant cross-hatch embossed texture. This distinctive finish adds visual depth while providing greater resistance to everyday scratches and marks.

While retaining the core characteristics of vegetable-tanned leather, Buttero Hatch offers a slightly more refined and low-maintenance appearance. Over time, it still develops a beautiful patina, though in a subtler way compared to smooth Buttero.

Characteristics:

  • Full grain vegetable-tanned leather
  • Refined hatch grain texture
  • More resistant to visible scratches
  • Structured and durable
  • Develops a subtle patina over time

SHELL CORDOVAN SHINKI HIKAKU

Shell Cordovan is one of the world’s most prestigious and sought-after leathers, crafted from a dense membrane found beneath the horsehide rather than the outer grain. Renowned for its exceptional durability, smooth texture, and remarkable depth of color, it offers a unique character unlike any other leather.

Our Shell Cordovan is sourced from Shinki Hikaku, one of Japan’s most respected and internationally recognized tanneries. With years of experience and a traditional tanning process that takes several months, Shinki Hikaku is trusted by leather enthusiasts and craftsmen around the world for producing some of the finest premium horsehide Shell Cordovan available.

One of the things that makes Shell Cordovan unique is how it ages. Instead of forming deep creases like most leathers, it develops smooth rolling lines and a beautiful glossy finish over time. The more you use it, the richer its color and shine become, making every piece truly one of a kind.

Because of its rarity, long production process, and outstanding quality, Shell Cordovan is highly valued by collectors and anyone looking for a leather that will last for years while becoming even more beautiful with age.

Characteristics:

  • Exceptionally dense and durable
  • Deep, natural luster
  • Develops characteristic rolling patterns
  • Ages gracefully with a unique patina
  • Highly sought after by leather enthusiasts
  • Vegetable tanning

SHELL CORDOVAN HORWEEN

Horween Shell Cordovan is one of the most famous and premium leathers in the world. It is made from a special layer beneath the horsehide, giving it a smooth feel, outstanding durability, and rich, deep colors.

Our Shell Cordovan is sourced from Horween Leather Company, one of the most respected tanneries in the United States. Founded in Chicago in 1905, Horween is best known for making some of the finest Shell Cordovan in the world. Their traditional tanning process takes around six months, resulting in leather with exceptional quality and character.

What makes Shell Cordovan special is the way it ages. Instead of developing deep creases like most leathers, it forms smooth rolling lines and gradually develops a beautiful natural shine. With regular use, the leather becomes even richer in color, making each piece look more unique over time.

Loved by leather enthusiasts, collectors, and luxury brands around the world, Horween Shell Cordovan is a timeless leather that is built to last and only gets better with age.

Characteristics:

  • Vegetable tanning
  • Smooth, dense, and highly durable
  • Rich color depth and natural luster
  • Develops unique rolling patterns with use
  • Ages beautifully over time
  • Highly prized by leather enthusiasts and collectors

ALRAN CHEVRE

Alran Chevre is a premium goatskin leather from France, celebrated for its distinctive natural grain, durability, and luxurious feel. Despite its lightweight nature, Chevre is remarkably strong and highly resistant to scratches, making it an excellent choice for everyday carry items.

Unlike many vegetable tanned leathers, Alran Chevre requires minimal maintenance and retains its elegant appearance for years. Its naturally textured surface and vibrant colors make it one of the most sought-after luxury leathers in the world.

Characteristics:

  • Chrome tanned leather
  • Lightweight yet highly durable
  • Naturally scratch resistant
  • Distinctive grain texture
  • Low maintenance and long-lasting appearanceFull grain vegetable tanned leather

From Rp 5.000.000,-