Rawhide and Rawhide Laces

This is a medium size reindeer rawhide from Sweden. The Swedish hides tend to be a milky creamy color. The Finnish ones are more transparent and blotchy. We deal with a tannery in Sweden that has spent the last 80 years perfecting the making of reindeer leather and rawhide. The hides we get are some of the best we have seen anywhere in the world. They are about as perfect as is possible. You will not find large holes or significant imperfections. The reindeer were raised for food and were...

This is a medium size reindeer rawhide from Sweden. The Swedish hides tend to be a milky creamy color. The Finnish ones are more transparent and blotchy. We deal with a tannery in Sweden that has spent the last 80 years perfecting the making of reindeer leather and rawhide. The hides we get are some of the best we have seen anywhere in the world. They are about as perfect as is possible. You will not find large holes or significant imperfections. The reindeer were raised for food and were...

On the cow skins, there are variations in the thickness of the skin. The neck is very thick and the bellies are thinner. The cow rawhide was de-haired, cured, stretched, and dried. They come rolled up. The Sides (half hides) average between 17 and 20 square feet. The Thick rawhides are 2-2.5 mm thick thick. However, the thickness does vary from disc to disc so if you need a particular thickness for your rawhide, please check with us beforehand. One natural thick SIDE cow hide measured 94"...

This is a thick and bleached half cow rawhide. On the cow skins, there are variations in the thickness of the skin. The neck is very thick and the bellies are thinner. The cow rawhide was de-haired, cured, stretched, and dried. They come rolled up. The Sides (half hides) average between 17 and 20 square feet. The Thick rawhides are 2-2.5 mm thick. However, the thickness does vary from disc to disc so if you need a particular thickness for your rawhide, please check with us beforehand....

On the cow skins, there are variations in the thickness of the skin. The neck is very thick and the bellies are thinner. The cow rawhide was de-haired, cured, stretched, and dried. They come rolled up. The Sides (half hides) average between 17 and 20 square feet. The Thick rawhides are 2-2.5 mm thick. However, the thickness does vary from disc to disc so if you need a particular thickness for your rawhide, please check with us beforehand. One natural thick SIDE cow hide measured 94" long...

This is a thick and natural half cow rawhide. On the cow skins, there are variations in the thickness of the skin. The neck is very thick and the bellies are thinner. The cow rawhide was de-haired, cured, stretched, and dried. They come rolled up. The Sides (half hides) average between 17 and 20 square feet. The Thick rawhides are 2-2.5 mm thick. However, the thickness does vary from disc to disc so if you need a particular thickness for your rawhide, please check with us beforehand....

This is a thin and natural half cow rawhide. On the cow skins, there are variations in the thickness of the skin. The neck is very thick and the bellies are thinner. The cow rawhide was de-haired, cured, stretched, and dried. They come rolled up. The Sides (half hides) average between 17 and 20 square feet. The Thin rawhides are 0.8-1.4 mm thick. However, the thickness does vary from disc to disc so if you need a particular thickness for your rawhide, please check with us beforehand....

These pre-cut drum covers made of cow rawhide are ideal for making Native American drums, Shaman drums, traditional Japanese drums, and drums in general. Rawhide is also referred to as parchment or vellum.This cow rawhide disc is relatively the same thickness as the other cow rawhide discs we carry, but with a more translucent look. Cow rawhide is thicker than goat rawhide and is more suitable for making drums that use drumsticks. Goat rawhide is really thin and is better suited for making...

These pre-cut discs made of water buffalo rawhide are ideal for making drums. It is thinner and lighter in color than cow drum covers.Domesticated water buffalo are not an endangered species.

These pre-cut discs made of water buffalo rawhide are ideal for making drums. It is thinner and lighter in color than cow drum covers.Domesticated water buffalo are not an endangered species.

The 1/2 (0.5) inch wide water buffalo rawhide lacing is sold in 50-foot bundles. Cut in a single, continuous piece of lace at 50 feet long, it is excellent for lacing up drums and shields or other reproduction items. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple...

The 1/2 (0.5) inch wide water buffalo rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing that were machine-cut from double-back hides of consistent thickness. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and...

The 1/4 (0.25) inch wide water buffalo rawhide lacing is sold in 50-foot bundles. Cut in a single, continuous piece of lace at 50 feet long, it is excellent for lacing up drums and shields or other reproduction items. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple...

The 1/4 (0.25) inch wide water buffalo rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing that were machine-cut from double-back hides of consistent thickness. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple...

The 1/8 (0.125) inch wide water buffalo rawhide lacing is sold in 50-foot bundles. Cut in a single, continuous piece of lace at 50 feet long, it is excellent for lacing up drums and shields or other reproduction items. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple...

The 1/8 (0.125) inch wide water buffalo rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing that were machine-cut from double-back hides of consistent thickness. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple...