JoiJohnston2034 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Hi, Just want to say I have learned so much from this group and I’m really grateful for it. I have a leather handbag start-up. Most of my bags are made with lizard (some with snake and alligator tail). Do you have any exotic skin suppliers internationally or in the States? I have found some in Asia for significantly less but they don’t have CITES documentation. In the states, I’m familiar with Roje, Panam, Columbia Impex. Love their skins I’m just trying to find something a little lower— I understand why the price is higher. I thought about buying bleached skins and dyeing myself but that seems tricky! Any suggestions would be much appreciated Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garyak Report post Posted February 25, 2022 John Fong has been around a long time and has a great selection, elephant down to bull frog. SFLC has been a good source, but they haven’t had anything new in forever, there’s Scott over at snapping turtle leather company. Guess what he sells. There’s sturgeon leather outta Russia via South America, and if you flash enough cash there’s some solo folks out there with good stuff that can Hook it up. All kinda pricy, but that’s the way it is nowadays…. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoiJohnston2034 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Hi! Thank you so much for sending this info! I will check out them out. SFLC had caiman tails for a fraction of the cost but you arr. tight they haven't had anything new in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 https://jayhardtke.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoiJohnston2034 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Thank you!!! Will check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed in Tx Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Shop Talk Magazine puts out an annual "MY Buyers Guide" that has an in depth list of suppliers for anything leather related. It is a go to reference for finding whatever you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoiJohnston2034 Report post Posted February 28, 2022 Amazing thank you Ed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlamoJoe2002 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 JoiJohnson, I have several black ostrich hides I'm not using. I can part with a few at market price if that suites you. Send me a PM if interested in talking. I'm in Philadelphia... Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted September 2, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 3:13 PM, JoiJohnston2034 said: Hi, Just want to say I have learned so much from this group and I’m really grateful for it. I have a leather handbag start-up. Most of my bags are made with lizard (some with snake and alligator tail). Do you have any exotic skin suppliers internationally or in the States? I have found some in Asia for significantly less but they don’t have CITES documentation. In the states, I’m familiar with Roje, Panam, Columbia Impex. Love their skins I’m just trying to find something a little lower— I understand why the price is higher. I thought about buying bleached skins and dyeing myself but that seems tricky! Any suggestions would be much appreciated Thank you! Would love to see images of your work. Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
