Tanning
Tanning is the intricate process of transforming raw pelts into supple hides, ready to be fashioned into leather goods by those with the means to. Tanning is a meticulous craft involves soaking animal skins in a variety of solutions to remove hair, flesh, and natural oils, ultimately yielding durable and versatile leather.
Tanning encompasses a wide range of hide types, from the delicate pelts of rabbits to the rugged hides of wolves and goats. Each type presents its own challenges and nuances, requiring skilled artisans to adapt their techniques accordingly.
In the hands of a skilled tanner, the humble hides of animals are elevated to valuable commodities coveted by other craftsmen.
Those with the tanning skill can often make a living selling refined animal hides to leatherworkers, blacksmiths, tailors and more as it is a basic, sought-after commodity.