⑪About game leather, part 2
Last time it was about boars, but this time it's about deer.
Unlike cows and pigs, deer are extremely cautious and nervous, so it is said that they cannot be kept as livestock.
This is because they have an instinct to escape because they extremely dislike being controlled in a small space, and the amount of meat that can be obtained is small compared to the cost of large facilities and feeding costs, so it is not profitable for many reasons.
Therefore, most of the deerskin on the market is actually game leather, which is obtained by hunting or capturing animals.
(*However, in some countries such as New Zealand, there are cases where deer are farmed while grazing on vast areas of land.)
Deerskin, which is used as game leather, has a unique charm that is not found in livestock leather.
The biggest feature of deerskin is the structure of the fibers, which are very finely intertwined even though the fiber density is not high. This creates a smooth, moist texture and overwhelming softness that is called the "cashmere of leather."
The biggest feature of deerskin is the structure of the fibers, which are very finely intertwined even though the fiber density is not high. This creates a smooth, moist texture and overwhelming softness that is called the "cashmere of leather."
Of course, it depends on how it's tanned, but if you've actually touched it, you'll probably notice that it's a little softer and more elastic than cowhide leather.
Because it is lightweight and flexible, yet has high tear strength, it has been used in armor and weapons in Japan since ancient times.
Since it retains its own oil content, it is highly breathable and does not harden easily even when wet, making it suitable for everyday use, so it is often used in jackets, bags, etc. these days.
The damage caused to agriculture and forestry by deer and other wild birds and animals has rapidly increased, and the amount of animals caught has also increased considerably.
In order not to waste the lives of exterminated deer, the number of places and opportunities to eat deer meat have increased considerably compared to before.
When it comes to deerskin, making extensive use of it in daily life will lead to choices that support the local community, and will make those who use it feel attached to it and feel connected to nature.
That's why 11DROPS, the creator, wants to use each material with care and care, without wasting a single bit of it.
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