1. The history of leather
Leather has been used for many different purposes from as far back as we can remember until today.

2. The many uses of leather
Water Jug
Storing Valuables
Comfortable Footwear

3. How strong is it? Leather was used in battle to protect vital organs…
Straps like these were used to make body armor to protect against piercing weapons like arrows.
Even Romans used leather to make body armor. Neck to thigh Klein!

4. Pompeii tanneries discovered
Huge tanneries were discovered in Pompeii during excavations in the 1800’s. Either leather was being mass produced or someone had a lot of time on their hands!
See the pelt being depicted as clothing?