Caiman Project Pieces Various Colors Genuine Hide

This item is not eligible for returns or exchanges.

Caimans are crocodilians, or large semiaquatic predatory reptiles, found only in Central and South America. Caimans are farm-raised for their meat, and their hides are used for high-end leather products.

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Leather Information

• Leather Type: Genuine Caiman
• Approximate Width x Length
  • Tails: 
    • 3.5" x 7" - This is the smallest size you may receive with a tip.
      
    • 4" x 5" - This is the smallest size you may recieve with no tip.
    • Tapers to a point
  • Crowns:
    • 2" x 4" - This is the smallest size you may receive.
  • Sides:
    • 2.5" x 11" - This is the smallest single strip piece you may recieve. Each sides will have two strip pieces.
• Thickness: 3.5 - 5 OZ (1.4- 2.0 MM) Note that the Crown pieces may be up to 10 oz at the thickest points.
• Temper: Semi-Stiff
• Texture: Natural Grain
• Finish: Satin
• Tannage: Chrome Tan
• Blemishes: There may be small holes along each side. 
• Low Grade: Any pieces labeled with low grade may have rips, holes, and discoloration. 

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Please Note

• Price is per tail.
• This is a bulk listing. You will be receiving a hide similar to the pictures.
• The back, or suede side, color may change from dye lot to dye lot.
• The Leather Guy only sells exotic leather that has been obtained and/or entered the United States legally.
• This leather is not available for purchase outside of the United States.
• These leather pieces and sides are advertised and sold for their finished, or top, side. The backs may have tannery marks, score marks, writing, and other blemishes.

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Common Uses

This leather can be used in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: inlays, watchbands, jewelry, and embroidery.