Himeji, Japan's celebrated leather region
Liberato's leather goods are made from fine steer leather tanned in Japan.
The hides of cattle raised for food are not wasted but carefully put to use
as a by-product — a sustainable material.
Steer leather comes from cattle of calm temperament, so it carries few marks.
With a supple grain surface and just the right firmness, it finishes beautifully and with refinement.
Its smooth hand and natural luster are drawn out further still in combination with tatami.
Leather-making in Himeji, across the centuries
Himeji is one of Japan's foremost leather regions, with over a thousand years of history.
The area is blessed with water and a climate ideally suited to tanning.
The rivers running through the city are clear
and rich in the minerals that affect the durability of leather.
Little rain falls through the year, and the stable climate suited to sun-drying
also underpins the quality.
Nurtured by these natural conditions, Himeji leather is highly regarded
as a Japanese leather the country can be proud of.
Making the leather your own
We hope you will keep and care for a leather that carries
the gentleness and character of nature, for many years.
With daily brushing and leather cream a few times a month,
the leather gradually gains luster, becomes softer, and develops
a patina entirely its own.
Leather grows more beautiful the more it is cared for. We invite you to experience it.
Our Materials
• Tatami
• Igusa Benefits