{"title":"featured leathers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sapphire-leather-watch-strap","title":"Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eSapphire is a pure vegetable tanned leather produced by a small Italian tannery in a deep blue colour. After tanning the leather, the tannery tumbles it, resulting in a pronounced grain and a soft, pliable leather – perfect for making watch straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was hand stitched using grey thread. Alternative thread colours you may consider with this leather are butterscotch, pale blue and natural. If you want to see the options for thread colour please see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Sapphire leather will be approx 3.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55793467818369,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/sapphire2.jpg?v=1781179437"},{"product_id":"candy-leather-watch-strap","title":"Candy","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandy leather is something a little different, and one that will get noticed. It’s a full veg tanned Italian leather in a soft blush colour with a matt finish. It’s a soft \u0026amp; pliable leather, so makes a watch strap that’s comfortable from the start. If you’re bored of the usual brown and black straps then this could be the one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap shown is made with natural stitching. Now I don’t want to preach, but this is the right choice of thread for this leather. Of course you can have a Candy strap stitched with any of the 20 thread colours I have in stock, but natural looks the best IMO. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Candy leather will be approx 4.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55803005632897,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/candy2.jpg?v=1781447734"},{"product_id":"chartreuse-leather-watch-strap","title":"Chartreuse (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChartreuse is a another leather that I’ve been able to source that was produced for Parisian fashion house, Hermès. It is what Hermès refer to as an “Epsom” leather, one of the leathers most commonly used in the manufacture of Kelly and Birkin Sellier-style bags. It makes a fine watch strap, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a leather that is certainly not readily available (and I almost certainly won’t be able to get any more once it’s gone) so I’m listing it as a “limited edition”. As a result, each Chartreuse strap will come with a signed letter from me stating the date your strap was made and giving it a production number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap shown is made with butterscotch stitching, but natural \u0026amp; emerald green (for a low contrsat stitch) work beautifully with this leather too. You can see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Chartreuse leather will be approx 3mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55803027620225,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/chartreuse2.jpg?v=1781448619"},{"product_id":"horween-essex-leather-watch-strap","title":"Horween Essex","description":"\u003cp\u003eEssex is another leather from the Chicago based tannery, Horween. It’s a pure vegetable tanned cow leather that is beautifully soft, and is produced using the same traditional tanning extracts as Horween’s Genuine Shell Cordovan. This has already become one of my personal favourites and ages beautifully. Horween Essex works beautifully with natural stitching on any black dialled watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page is stitched with natural linen thread – which in my humble opinion is the best option as it shows the leather off beautifully. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Horween Essex leather will be approx 4.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55808230031745,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/essex2.jpg?v=1781612103"},{"product_id":"dark-chocolate-leather-watch-strap","title":"Dark Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Chocolate is a fabulously soft and pliable pure vegetable tanned leather in a luxurious dark brown colour. It has a vintage look due to the pronounced natural grain and matt finish. It is without a doubt one of the softest leathers I use, and makes a wonderful watch strap. It’s almost good enough to eat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was stitched with dark brown thread, but grey, emerald green and natural threads all look good too. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Dark Chocolate leather will be approx 3.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55808246186369,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/dchoc2.jpg?v=1781613165"},{"product_id":"merlot-kudu-leather-watch-strap","title":"Merlot Kudu","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlot Kudu is fully veg tanned kudu leather with a full aniline finish. It is super strong and pliable. The aniline finish perfectly shows the character of the kudu leather, and the tannery have dyed this batch a subtle wine colour. I’ve been using kudu leather for my watch straps for many years now because of it’s characteristics, and this tannage is one of the best I’ve found. Kudu leather is the perfect material for a watch strap in my opinion, and this is highly recommended!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKudu are wild antelope that live in dense brush or forest in the African Savanna, one of the harshest environments on earth, and are prey to preditors such as leopards and hyenas. The kudu skins used to produce this leather exibit some scars and marks from the animals hard life. As a result no two kudu leather straps will look the same, ensuring your strap will be unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs is the case with all the kudu leather I use, the skins are the result of the seasonal kudu cull mandated by the South African government.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was stitched with grey thread, but natural, light brown, butterscotch and bright yellow threads work very well too. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Merlot Kudu leather will be approx 4mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55814350700929,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/merlot2.jpg?v=1781780568"},{"product_id":"military-grey-leather-watch-strap","title":"Military Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother leather from the Horween tannery, Military Grey is a very soft, pliable leather that I know will be a firm favourite. It is a full grain leather with a semi-matte aniline finish in a wonderful light grey colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was stitched with grey thread, but natural thread works well too. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Military Grey leather will be approx 4mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55819317215617,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/mgrey2.jpg?v=1781875455"},{"product_id":"african-kudu-leather-watch-strap","title":"African Kudu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is something a bit different. Kudu are wild antelopes that live on the plains of Africa. They are very hardy animals, living through both the tough arid seasons as well as the lush rainy seasons and these hides show every scar related to life in one of the wildest part of the world. This means your strap will be unique – the markings ensure that no two African Kudu straps will look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis African Kudu leather is very soft, and is left un-dyed to retain the natural look of the leather, scars and all. If you’re looking for something very rustic but extremely comfortable then this is one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs is the case with all the kudu leather I use, the skins are the result of the seasonal kudu cull mandated by the South African government.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was stitched with natural thread, but butterscotch \u0026amp; light brown stitching will work well with this leather too. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with African Kudu leather will be approx 4.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55824126116225,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/africankudu2.jpg?v=1784551463"},{"product_id":"raven-leather-watch-strap","title":"Raven","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaven is a pure vegetable tanned cow leather – the result of a tanning process that takes a full 6 months to complete. It is definitely worth the wait though. It is beautifully soft and pliable from the start and has a pronounced grain pattern and a matt finish. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raven strap photographed for this page was stitched with royal blue thread, but any colour stitching will look good with this leather. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Raven leather will be approx 3.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55831526408577,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/raven2.jpg?v=1782218983"},{"product_id":"redwood-leather-watch-strap","title":"Redwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood is what is known as a “crazy horse” leather. It’s a heavyweight, full grain leather that is treated with oils after tanning to produce a product that is hard wearing yet supple, and which will develop a fabulous patina as it ages. Redwood is a lovely dark reddish brown colour with a slight pull-up. It is the perfect leather for a watch strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfusing as it may sound, “crazy horse” leather is not a horse leather, it’s actually made from cow hides. It’s called “crazy horse” because being supple and very hard wearing it was traditionally used in the manufacture of horse saddles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was stitched with natural thread (which I personally think works best with Redwood), but black and grey stitching also work well. If you want something that will stand out then bright yellow stitching is something to consider. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Redwood leather will be approx 4.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55831533519233,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/redwood2.jpg?v=1782219344"},{"product_id":"russian-tan-leather-watch-strap","title":"Russian Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce in a while I come across a leather that is truly special, and Russian Tan is certainly that. A truly artisan leather, produced by a very small tannery utilising deer skins and using a traditional vegetable tanning process. The hides come from controlled deer culls, and the tanneries receive the wet salted raw hides directly from the wildlife stewards who are responsible for maintaining the deer populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce tanned, the leather is embossed with the famous Russian hatch pattern, which has become synonymous with the world’s best leathers. This is a soft \u0026amp; pliable leather that certainly lives up to that billing, in my opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see all the options for thread colour on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e, but Russian Tan is a classic leather and one that I believe should always be stitched with natural thread (as photographed). Trust me on this, and I am confident you’ll love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Russian Tan leather will be approx 3.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834857996673,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/russiantan2.jpg?v=1785165674"},{"product_id":"tundra-leather-watch-strap","title":"Tundra","description":"\u003cp\u003eTundra is a heavily oiled veg tanned leather produced by a small independent tannery in Italy. Using a traditional vegetable tanning process centuries old, the tannery produce this mid brown leather with a beautiful naked appearance – it has a matte finish and a distinct pull up. If you are looking for a strap that will patinate with wear then this is giving you a head start!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap photographed for this page was stitched with light brown thread, but natural stitching works equally well. To see the options for thread colour see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stitching-colours\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estitching colours page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps produced with Tundra leather will be approx 4mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toshi Straps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55850831544705,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0974\/4001\/files\/tundra2.jpg?v=1782754634"}],"url":"https:\/\/toshi-straps.co.uk\/collections\/featured-leathers.oembed","provider":"Toshi Straps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}