Cordovan

Shell cordovan

Shell cordovan, cordovan, or cordwain is a type of tanned leather. Cordovan is an equine material made from the superficial fascia of the lower layers of the hide on the rump of a horse. The material derives its name from the city of Cordoba, Spain, which was long known as a center of leather production and where this type of leather originated. It is a difficult and expensive material to make. Shell cordovan has a unique non-creasing characteristic. Because it is made of connective tissue, it is smooth and lacks the pebbled effect of leather derived from the outer skin.

Cordovan (color)

Cordovan is a rich, dark shade of burgundy with a hint of rose. Cordovan takes its name from the city of Córdoba, Spain, where the production of cordovan leather was first practiced by the Visigoths in the seventh century. The term cordovan has come to describe the color of clothing – leather in particular; in this sense, the use of cordovan overlaps with that of oxblood.

Cordovan

Adjective

1. Of, from or relating to the city of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, or the surrounding province.

Noun

1. A native or inhabitant of the city of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, or the surrounding province.