Pirarucu (Arapaima) Fish Leather, Full Skin, Exotic Leather

What is Pirarucu Leather: Also know as Arapaima, Pirarucu is a freshwater fish native to the Amazon Basin. Popular for its meat (we've eaten it - it's good!), Pirarucu are also renowned for their unique scaley hides, which make great leather for its look, feel, and durability. With its bold scale pattern and supple feel, Pirarucu leather is an ideal choice for luxury footwear, handbags, and statement accessories. As the largest freshwater fish in the world with a consistent scale pattern, pirarucu leather creates large, high-yield hides.

Our Pirarucu skins are farm raised for food in Brazil. After processing the meat, the skins are tanned and finished at the source, preserving their natural strength and flexibility. During the tanning process, the scales are inverted by hand to create a raised, three-dimensional texture that accentuates the organic pattern of the skin and enhances the distinctive look of the scales. This specialized treatment highlights scales while also maintaining the natural durability and softness of the leather. The resulting leather skin is resilient and pliable, with a rich, textured appearance sought after in high-end fashion and artisanal leather goods. Our extensive selection of colors of Amazon Pirarucu leather and other varieties of exotic leather skins is the largest in the USA.

Source: Our pirarucu skins are farm raised in Brazil where the meat is used for consumption.

Cut: Back Cut, with even scaling across entire hide

Pirarucu Leather Specs:

Type of Leather: Brazilian Pirarucu/Arapaima

Scientific name: Arapaima gigas

Grain (Top): Smooth inverted scales with natural texture
Finish: Matte and Glossy options
Temper (Stiffness): Soft - (Extremely flexible and pliable. No Firmness)
Country of Origin: Brazil
Source: Farmed
Tannage: Chrome tanned
Grade: 1/2 (A/B) (80-90% yields) - See below for more information on our exotic leather grading.

Size:

Width: 13"-14" inches (33.0-35.6cm)
Length: 32-37" inches (81.3-94.0cm) from entire end to end

Weight: 4-6oz (Thickness: 1.6-2.4mm --- 1/16"-3/32")

Uses: Wallets, belts, handbags, footwear, card cases, and other large and small leather goods.

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How to Work with Exotic Leather

Working with exotic leathers follows many of the same techniques as traditional leathercraft, but with a few key considerations. Exotic leathers often benefit from added structure, so we recommend gluing the leather to a layer of bovine leather or another material backing using Intercom Glue or Barge Cement. To add extra strength and to reduce stretch, add a layer of Corazza Reinforcement between the layers. To ensure clean, smooth edges, it's best to glue first before cutting. With the right preparation, exotic leathers can be cut, stitched, and finished just like traditional leather, adding a distinctive touch to any project.

Exotic Leather Grading

All of our Exotic Leathers are grades 1-2, consisting of the highest quality available. Leathers of this grade are generally expected to yield 80-90% of usable surface grain area. Like any full-grain leather hide, there may be natural cuts, marks, wrinkles, or other natural characteristics to the uncorrected-grain of the skin. None of our exotics have brands.

Responsible Sourcing & Trade

All of our Exotic Leathers are sourced and imported following the highest standards. We ensure to meet all the regulations overseen by CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). CITES is an international body supported in agreement of governments around the world for the responsible and sustainable trade of wild plants and animals to ensure the long-term survival of all species. Visit www.cites.org for more information on CITES standards & guidelines.

Shipping Restrictions - Domestic USA Only

Due to international regulations, we are only able to ship orders of this and other Exotic Leathers within the United States and its territories. This product cannot ship internationally.

Bulk Ordering

We keep a limited quantity on hand at a time of these skins, but reorder time is quick. If you would like to order in bulk, please contact us and we can facilitate an order for you. See chart above for bulk pricing.

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Tannage::: Chrome Tanned
Type::: Exotic
Tannery::: Exotic
Cut::: Exotic Skin
Firmness::: Soft
Weight/Thickness::: 4.0/4.5oz (1.6-1.8mm)
Weight/Thickness::: 4.5/5oz (1.8-2.0mm)
Weight/Thickness::: 5.5/6oz (2.2-2.4mm)
SF_category:: Exotic Leather
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Cut:: Exotic Skin
Firmness:: Soft
Tannage:: Chrome Tanned
Tannery:: Exotic
Type:: Exotic