Levant goatskin hasn’t been readily available since before World War II. Careful attempts to master the techniques used to create this leather have been developed by the same supplier that creates Sokoto Traditional goatskin. Using an original Levant hide to reference, they believe, after several years of trials, that they have replicated the process. This newer Levant has a great look and feel. It has a soft temper, great flexibility, grain, and color.

Levant goatskin has a heavier grain than any other goatskin currently available. The heavy grain characteristic comes from shrinking the skins during the tanning process, (not from some “grain manipulation”). Absolutely no grain manipulation either by machine or by hand is used to create this heavy grain. Levant Goatskin is currently my highest recommended available goatskin leather for rebinding. (yes, even when compared to Sokoto Traditional).