A type of leather made from goatskin or sheepskin, often tanned with a distinctive finish, historically produced in Córdoba, Spain.
From 'Córdoba,' the Spanish city famous for leather production since medieval times, the term was adopted into English and other languages to describe this specific high-quality leather type.
Cordoban leather became so famous that the city of Córdoba became synonymous with premium leather worldwide—medieval and Renaissance craftsmen coveted this material, and it's still produced using traditional methods today!
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