Fine goatskin & calfskin bookbinding leather, tanned the traditional way
Harmatan & Oakridge Leathers 2008 Ltd. hand-select, tan and finish vegetable-tanned bookbinding leather at our small specialist tannery, and distribute it to binders, book conservators and restorers around the world.
New additions to the range
Ivory
Mint
The Stationers’ Company Warrant, 2022
Proudly tanned in EnglandStill available while stocks last
A small selection of limited-edition shades remains in stock — once they’re gone, they won’t be repeated.
Chestnut Brown
Celebration E-O Pink
Seville Orange
Peacock Blue
Cherry
HydrangeaFive 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 tanned leather
- Trusted for bookbinding, book repair and conservation work
- The Stationers’ Company Warrant, awarded 2022
- Worldwide stockists and direct shipping