A mature sheep hide—lighter than cattle but sturdier than lamb—salted and dried for the tanner. Leatherworkers process sheepskin into soft suede for jerkins and work gloves, or vegetable-tanned leather for bookbinding. Shepherds and wool merchants trade hides seasonally in large volumes.
Hide, Sheep
Sturdy dried hide; yields suede for jerkins or tanned leather bookbindings. Price is for one whole skin.