Members Ed in Tx Posted June 2, 2014 Members Report Posted June 2, 2014 I am trying to help a friend in locating leather for a pair of boots he wants made. What he is looking for is Pirarucu aka. Arapaima leather. It is a South American fresh water species and is one big fish. I have seen some boots made from it on a couple of different sites and they look great. He has a boot maker but wants to find the hides since the boot maker doesn't normally use it. I suggested he call Jerry Van Amburg but I am not sure if he carries Pirarucu. Does anyone know of a supplier that has Pirarucu and sells retail? Thanks. Quote
Members thefanninator Posted September 4, 2014 Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Start here: http://brazilianleather.com.br Look under companies. Pretty tough if you don't know any Brazilian Portuguese. Search here under Brazil http://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/tanneries.htm I found some pretty interesting sites googling Couro de Pirarucu. http://www.40forever.com.br/laura-lima-e-suas-bolsas/ My wife is Brazilian... I'll see if anyone down there can help. Edited September 4, 2014 by thefanninator Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
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Members thefanninator Posted January 23, 2017 Members Report Posted January 23, 2017 http://shop.panamleathers.com/arapaima-skin/ Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
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