About Our Products
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Kleinburg Collection
Products in our Kleinburg Collection are handmade from the finest top-grain leather, which has been prepared using the analine process to produce analine leather; a beautiful, breathable, natural fabric that will look and feel terrific for years.
Top-Grain Leather
Cowhides are thick enough to be split into two or three layers of leather. The uppermost layer, or top grain, is the most desirable. The lower layers, or splits, are used to make corrected leathers and suedes. All of the hides used by Ostba of Salzburg are the highest quality top-grain leathers. Top grain leathers exhibit natural markings and reflect the essence of leather in its natural, unaltered and unprocessed state. Once these hides are gathered from northern Italy they are prepared using the analine process.
Pure Analine Leather
These leathers come from the finest selection of hides and generally are the most expensive, pristine and least processed. Analine dyes permeate the hide completely and add transparent color but offer no protection from fading or staining. Pure analine leathers are a good choice if you strive for the finer things in life and appreciate rare, natural beauty. Pure analine appeals to the senses and offers a sensational, soft hand. Each pure analine hide has its own natural characteristics such as color shading, scars and even brandings, making each hide unique. Pure analine leather is buttery soft and will age beautifully.
How should I look after my bag?
Your bag is a natural product and will age more gracefully if you resist the temptation to sully it with synthetic leather-care products. If you live in a particularly dry climate you should apply a good quality leather conditioner once a year, otherwise leave it alone. If it gets wet simply stuff it with old newspapers and let it dry out naturally away from any source of heat. Wipe off minor spills with a damp sponge, and allow the resultant water mark to dissipate on its own. If you want to store your bag use the cloth bag provided.