Stingray leather is a novelty these days. It is rather rare and is newly introduced in the market. Thailand is the main producer and exporter of stingray leather goods especially its beautifully designed wallets. Stingray leather is attractive and chic as the stingray scales create a pattern resembling thousands of glittering pearls. When light shines on the stingray leather, its surface sparkles like a piece of jewellery. The dark scales of each skin is offset by a distinctive white eye. This white eye is part of a unique feature to stingray leather making it stand out from other animal hide.
Apart from its stunning beauty, the stingray leather is remarkably durable. as each tiny pearl is rooted in the underside of the skin, the leather is impossible to cut of tear. Unlike other leathers that have fibres running parallel to each other, stingray leather consists of fibres that criss-cross in every directon. This adds to the durability of the leather. Another amazing fact is that the scales are resistant to water and fire. This makes the leather long-lasting. Hence, a stingray wallet or pair of boots is a good product to have and to invest in for the long-run.
As stingray products are locally produced in Thailand, they are sold cheaply there and are found in abundance in the malls and markets. Look for logos and go to reputable stores to ensure the genuineness of the product.
This was what I found during my shopping expedition in Thailand.
Isn’t it charming? Each one is unique and its pattern is not replicated. It’s durability can also be felt based on its firmness of the leather. What’s more? The glittering surface caused by the reflection of light caught on the tiny pearls makes it even more irresistable to the eyes. Now isn’t that chic?