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What is Cordovan?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 6/5/2023

Cordovan is actually a beautiful dye process used on leather. The effect is that of a deep maroon color that has black bleeding into the edges. This treatment was frequently used in the '60's on "Wejun" penny loafers.

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