Fine goatskin & calfskin bookbinding leather, tanned the traditional way
Harmatan & Oakridge Leathers 2008 Ltd. hand-select, tan and finish bookbinding leather at our small specialist tannery, and distribute it to binders and conservators around the world.
New additions to the range
Still available while stocks last
A small selection of limited-edition shades remains in stock — once they’re gone, they won’t be repeated.
Five ranges, each suited to a different craft
Every skin is selected and finished for the specific demands of fine binding, from supple aniline-dyed goatskin to heavy-grain calf for larger works.
Fine Leather
Sumac-tanned, hand-polished goatskin with the natural grain fully on show. No pigment, no grain correction.
View range →Gambetta
Printed-grain goat and calf with a strong, identifiable grain — also suited to upholstery and leather goods.
View range →Bookcalf
Traditionally tanned calfskin with a smooth grain finish, in a range of thicknesses.
View range →Not sure which to choose?
We’re happy to offer expert advice on the right leather for your application.
Talk to us →Skill and judgement that machines still can’t replicate
All our leathers are created using traditional methods at our small, highly specialised tannery in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire — an area with a long history of leather production. The production method has changed little over the centuries, handed down through generations of small-scale farmers and tanners.
From here, our quality leathers are distributed worldwide to a diverse range of clients who enjoy working with these fine skins.
Read about our process →Why binders choose Harmatan
- Family owned and operated since the early 1980s
- Skilled tannery staff, traditional craft methods
- Only Sumac and other natural, vegetable tannage
- The Stationers’ Company Warrant, awarded 2022
- Worldwide stockists and direct shipping