Crazy Horse leather offcuts with their characteristic pull-up effect are an excellent choice for wallets, card holders, bags, leather accessories, and various craft projects. This is approximately 1.2–1.5 mm thick genuine leather with a smooth, slightly oily surface that develops an increasingly distinctive and unique character with use.
The special feature of Crazy Horse leather is its pull-up effect — the leather may become lighter in areas that are folded, rubbed, or touched. Over time, a beautiful, natural vintage patina develops, making wallets, bags, and other accessories made from this leather even more interesting with use.
Each piece is a genuine leather offcut, so its shape, size, shade, and surface texture may vary.
Leather piece sizes
The leather pieces are irregularly shaped. The size label helps you compare the approximate size of the pieces, while the measurements in centimeters shown for the selected option indicate its approximate dimensions.
| Size |
Approximate piece dimensions |
| XS |
15 × 20 cm |
| M |
20 × 30 cm — about A4 |
| L |
29–30 × 40 cm — about A3 |
| XL |
30 × 70 cm or 40 × 60 cm |
| XXL |
35 × 100 cm, 40 × 90 cm, or 60 × 60 cm |
Pieces within the same size group may have different proportions. So when choosing leather for your project, also consider the measurements in centimeters shown for the specific option.
The listed dimensions are approximate and do not guarantee that a rectangle of the same size can be cut from the piece.
Each piece of genuine leather is unique. Individual pieces may vary slightly in shade, grain, shape, and surface pattern — these are characteristic properties of a natural material.
Crazy Horse leather features
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Material: genuine leather
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Leather type: Crazy Horse / pull-up
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Thickness: approximately 1.2–1.5 mm
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Surface: smooth, slightly oily
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Stretch: no
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Firmness: supple, but holds its shape well
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Characteristic pull-up effect
- Develops a natural patina with use
- Suitable for hand sewing or an industrial leather sewing machine
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Manufacturer: Fuga Couros
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Origin: Brazil
What can you make from Crazy Horse leather?
These genuine leather craft pieces are ideal for:
- wallets;
- card holders;
- document holders;
- notebook and planner covers;
- small bags and bag components;
- pockets;
- bag handles;
- keychains;
- leather labels;
- belt and other accessory components;
- shoe components;
- various DIY and leathercraft projects.
The material is supple and easy to work with, but not highly elastic, so finished pieces hold their shape well.
Important — Crazy Horse leather effects are not defects
The charm of Crazy Horse leather lies in its ever-changing surface. Scratches, scuff marks, lighter areas, and changes in shade are characteristic of this type of leather and are not considered defects.
Since these are sold as genuine leather offcuts, individual pieces may have:
- irregular edges;
- scratches and scuffs;
- fold or pressure marks;
- lighter and darker areas;
- uneven coloring;
- natural leather scars and other natural markings;
- small cuts or holes;
- other surface or shape imperfections characteristic of offcuts.
Each piece will be different, and that is exactly what gives genuine Crazy Horse leather its authentic character.
Care
Crazy Horse leather is sensitive to moisture, stains, and scratches. Its surface naturally changes with use, so minor signs of wear are part of the material's character and develop into its distinctive vintage look over time.
