Our vachetta leather is unique in the modern world. Each skin is tanned according to a Tuscan tradition that dates back to the year 800. The skins are tanned using the trunk and rind of the chestnut tree and mimosa extracts. They are then placed in wooden barrels and impregnated with animal fats. Finally, the individual skins are hung from the ceiling to dry naturally over time. When the time comes to use them, they are polished with amber stone by skilled artisans who work diligently to preserve the small imperfections and wrinkles that give this product its unique personality. It is only through this ancient process that the true character of each skin is revealed and brought to life. Of course each skin differs in tone and has that unmistakable and comforting aroma that few leathers possess in today's world.

79 Ashley’s wild alligator is the rarest of luxury materials. Unlike other exotic leathers, alligator is indigenous only to America's Southeast. Natural in touch and finish, 79 Ashley's tanned alligator is a contemporary rendition of this luxurious material, produced with the utmost regard for the environment and local ecosystem from which it is sourced.