The making process of woven leather
The making of woven leather is a multi-step craft process that mainly includes the following stages:
Tanning of cooked leather. This is a key step in leather processing and involves using a fermented mixture of flour, salt and other ingredients, then placing the mixture into the animal hide and allowing it to dry for a period of time.
cutting. The treated leather is cut into thin strips of a certain width that will be used for weaving.
braid. This is the core step in making leather products, involving the use of cross weaving, patchwork, arrangement and interweaving techniques to weave various patterns and patterns. During the knitting process, basic knitting techniques such as flat knitting and circular knitting may be used.
Decoration and assembly. After the weaving is completed, additional decorative treatments may be required, such as dyeing, adding decorative elements, etc. Finally, the various parts of the leather product are assembled together.
Each stage requires specific skills and tools. For example, during the cutting stage, special leather knives and drawings are needed to ensure the precise dimensions of the leather strips; during the weaving stage, different weaving techniques may need to be used to create different effects. ; In the decoration and assembly stages, you may need to use dyes, threads, needles and other materials to increase the beauty and practicality of leather products. The entire process requires not only technical knowledge, but also the artist’s craft skills and creativity.