Cow Latigo Leather

This latigo leather is a heavy, durable and supple kind of leather that has been alum tanned and colored white. It is mainly used in saddlery and in making reins, whips, straps and more. They range 20 to 26 square feet.The latigo piece pictured above is 22 sq. ft., and measures 111" long by 37" wide.Cows are not an endangered species. The leather is a by-product of the food industry. The cows are not killed just for the skin.