The Amazing History of Leather Craft and Family Names: Did Your Ancestors Work with Leather?
We all know that our surnames are passed down through our families, usually from our father’s side. But where do the names come from? What is their link to the history of leather craft...and how long have they been in use? How have they changed over time? You may be surprised to find that your family name comes from one of the many and varied leather crafts from history.
Summer at Lake Leather
Well, geewhiz! Hasn’t the season come upon us quickly?! Can you believe we are in summer already? The spring has been long and mild with some early hot days, a promise of a good hot summer to come.
So What Is Leather?
Simply, leather is the skin of an animal which has been treated to make it resistant to putrification through the process of tanning. Most leather products in Australia are made from the hides of cows, but virtually any skin can be tanned. Other commonly used leathers are lambskin and sheepskin from sheep, pigskin from pigs, and kidskin and goatskin from goats. You will also regularly see deerskin, buffalo hide, camel hide and many others.
Winter at Lake Leather
We are more than halfway through 2020 and heading towards the tail end of winter already. Lake Leather’s back garden is full of spring bulbs making an early start already, heralding the promise of spring; new life and new beginnings.