All those who love the supple feel of leather goods by Hidesign, you can now delve into the history of the brand and the processes employed by it at a special exhibit being held at Delhi’s Select City Walk Mall. You’ll find out how the historic East India (E.I) leather is the secret of Hidesign. The rare East India leather tanned with vegetable dyes was discovered by the East India Company in the early 1800s. Primarily crafted in Tamil Nadu, this unique leather was re-discovered in the 1970s by Dilip Kapur, Hidesign’s Founder and President, who made good use of this knowledge that had been the force behind luxury bags and footwear in the past. The rest, of course, is history, and Hidesign has held onto innovative, ecological methods of tanning for over 38 years. The method produces strong, luminous, hide that has a unique natural grain and is known for a beautiful blonde sheen that glows through any colour that is hand rubbed onto it. Besides the unique sheen and shade, this is the only sustainable and ecological process of tanning leather anywhere in the world. The pieces from East India collection by Hidesign are all exclusively handcrafted and strictly limited edition. The line for women includes 12 bags and seven wallets, while for men the brand has four bags and three wallets. Available at all Hidesign stores and on Hidesign.com, this one’s a must-have for the closet.
