Tanning is the process of making leather from animal skins using tannin or other chemicals. It permanently alters the protein structure of skin so it does not decompose. Historically, tanning was an unpleasant process done on the outskirts of towns. Modern tanning involves four stages - preparation, tanning, retanning, and finishing. Preparation includes curing and liming hides to remove hair and fats. Chelsi Leather produces various leather goods from hides like cow, buffalo, goat, fish and snake for bags, shoes and more.

1. TANNERY

16. Chelsi products Adelinda (salmon) Ladies’ rectangle handbag with division. Zippered pocket at the back. Made from fishskin leather Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 4.5 in. Colors: brown, tan, salmon PHP 2,500.00Price: Vince Messenger bag made from cow hair-on leather PHP 1,800.00Price:

17. Bianca Gray crocodile embossed cow leather. Hermes inspired. PHP 2,000.00Price: Aderyn (red) Multi-colored cow leather wallet clutch with snakeskin design in front. Removable straps. Many pockets. PHP 1,800.00Price:

18. Robalyn (tan) Card holder made from cow leather. Has 2 single card slots on each side and 1 wide card slot. Dimensions: 10 x 16 cm Colors: black, brown, tan, croco PHP 350.00Price: Robalyn (croco) Card holder made from cow leather. Has 2 single card slots on each side and 1 wide card slot. Dimensions: 10 x 16 cm Colors: black, brown, tan, croco PHP 350.00Price:

19. Romilda (white) Men’s wallet made of water snake skin PHP 500.00Price: Romana (red) Ladies’ wallet made of water snake skin PHP 800.00Price:

20. Gray Jar (small) PHP 1,200.00 Price: Chest PHP 8,500.00 Price:

21. Lailie (brown) Cuffed gladiator sandals made from nubuck leather and snake skin Size: PHP 800.00Price: Laila (royal blue) Made from cow nubuck leather PHP 800.00Price: