LYVEDEN DISTRESSED SHOULDER — PREMIUM VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER
Featuring the seal of approval of Nigel Armitage, renowned leatherworker, author and instructor.
Lyveden Distressed Shoulder is a premium vegetable-tanned leather with a distinctive wax-and-oil pull-up finish that creates a rugged, antique-inspired appearance. With its rich colouring, natural grain and unique two-tone effect, Lyveden is an excellent choice for makers seeking leather with instant vintage character and individuality.
THICKNESS: 2.0–2.5mm
Description
The Lyveden Distressed Shoulder is a high-quality vegetable-tanned leather designed for makers who appreciate a rugged, antique-inspired finish. Each shoulder is treated with waxes and oils to create its distinctive pull-up effect, producing natural variations in colour whenever the leather is folded, bent or stretched.
As the leather moves, the surface lightens to reveal a contrasting two-tone effect, giving finished products depth, character and an authentic distressed appearance. This natural transformation continues to add individuality as the leather is handled and used.
The natural grain is left intact, showcasing the growth marks and variations that make every shoulder unique. Soft to the touch with a mellow feel, Lyveden combines an attractive worn-in aesthetic with the practical qualities of vegetable-tanned leather.
Suitable for tooling and logo embossing, Lyveden also offers opportunities for creative designs, personalisation and distinctive branding. Its combination of natural grain, rich pull-up character and antique finish makes it an excellent choice for both functional leather goods and statement accessories.
Ideal Applications
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Belts and guitar straps
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Handcrafted bags and wallets
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Key fobs and small leather goods
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Embossed and tooled leather projects
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Personalised accessories and bespoke creations
Technical Details
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Tannage: 100% vegetable tanned
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Cut: Shoulder
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Average dimensions: 52″ × 35″ (130cm × 90cm)
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Average size: 16 sq ft
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Thickness options: 1.5mm, 2–2.5mm and 3–3.5mm
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Finish: Oily/waxy pull-up distressed effect
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Colouring: Dyed through
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Appearance: Antique finish, rugged character and visible natural grain
Why Choose Lyveden Distressed Shoulder?
Lyveden brings together the character of traditional vegetable-tanned leather and the distinctive appeal of a distressed pull-up finish. Its shifting tones, natural grain and rich antique appearance ensure that every piece has its own individual character.
Ideal for makers who want their finished products to stand out, Lyveden is particularly well suited to belts, bags, guitar straps and accessories where texture, colour variation and a vintage aesthetic are part of the design.
Whether you're creating everyday essentials or distinctive bespoke pieces, Lyveden offers a versatile leather with character from the very first cut.
Distinctive character. Rugged style. Trusted leathercraft expertise.
