Finding Kangaroo hides in USA

[Regis]

Last year I purchased a lot with ostrich, alligator, and kangaroo. The ostrich & gator were pretty obvious and I just took the guy's word for the kangaroo and I sure like it for accents and more. Can't seem to find any kangaroo except lace. I sure would like to find a place to buy some hides. This is 1.5 - 2.0 oz and feels very sturdy. If you can confirm this is kangaroo and know where I can get some, I'd appreciate it.

Here is a photo of what I have.

Thanks,

Regis

[kevinhopkins]

Last year I purchased a lot with ostrich, alligator, and kangaroo. The ostrich & gator were pretty obvious and I just took the guy's word for the kangaroo and I sure like it for accents and more. Can't seem to find any kangaroo except lace. I sure would like to find a place to buy some hides. This is 1.5 - 2.0 oz and feels very sturdy. If you can confirm this is kangaroo and know where I can get some, I'd appreciate it.

Here is a photo of what I have.

Thanks,

Regis

Hi Regis,

if you can let me see a picture of the whole skin, then I could tell you. it's pretty hard from just a piece.

Kevin Hopkins

[Regis]

Wish I could but, all I ever had was about 8 irregular shaped peices that were roughly 6x15 inches.

Thanks

Regis

[Rawhide]

Wish I could but, all I ever had was about 8 irregular shaped peices that were roughly 6x15 inches.

Thanks

Regis

Hidecrafter's carries roo hides in a few colors, I think black, natural, and maybe cordavan/burgundy. You'll have to call em tho. I don't think the website is ready yet.

[Regis]

Marlon,

You were correct, Hidecrafters had some kangaroo hides. Pricey but, I bought a small one mostly to try to confirm the peices I have. I'll have a use for it as accent & trims. Too expensive as liner unless perhaps for a billfold.

Thank you,

Regis

[Rawhide]

Marlon,

You were correct, Hidecrafters had some kangaroo hides. Pricey but, I bought a small one mostly to try to confirm the peices I have. I'll have a use for it as accent & trims. Too expensive as liner unless perhaps for a billfold.

Thank you,

Regis

I use it strictly for making lace.

[Regis]

Welll, I my expensive kangaroo hide just arrived. Looking close, it does not look like what I had in texture & feel. The kangaroo is pretty thin (2 oz) and the original is considerably thinner but, probably more than 1oz. Sooo, now I have a dk brown hide waiting for an expensive project "someday". Still don't know what the original peices are and won't try buying anymore exotis to try to find out.

Thanks,

Regis

[rickeyfro]

Regis, that sorta looks like shrunken bull shoulder to me

Edited July 8, 2009 by rickeyfro

[bcboots]

Regis,

The photo looks like some kangaroo I bought several years ago from Panhandle Leather

in Amarillo Tx. I believe it was called Brush Kangaroo. Most of the wrinkles disappeared

when the leather was stretched. They have a small selection of kangaroo. Also check

www.charleshartke.com or www.newbigbook.com search the products & services guide for kangaroo.

Hope this helps you.

Blake

[rcsaddles]

Try www.midwestwhips.com Paul has roo ides on hand and I think very reasonable. I got a small #2 just to try cutting lace for less than $60.