{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 28: Rhino Armor and Dog-Tooth Purses: Leather's Long History","description":"Did you know the world\u2019s oldest leather shoe is a right-footed size 7? In this episode, we talk all things leather. From the science of tanning (using everything from tree bark to animal brains) to the world's oldest right-footed shoe, we explore how humans have used animal skins for over 70,000 years. Join us and travel from an ancient cave in Armenia to the snowy Schniedejoch Pass in the Alps to see how our ancestors stayed warm, protected, and stylish. Highlights include: \ud83e\uddb4A 4,000-year-old purse flap made of 100 dog teeth. \ud83e\udd8f Chinese warriors wearing 7 layers of rhinoceros skin. \ud83e\uddf5 The difference between Saddle and Saddler's Stitch.\ud83c\udfa5 A shoutout to the impeccable style in Netflix\u2019s The Dig (Sutton Hoo fans, unite!). Whether you\u2019re a seasoned leatherworker or just love that "new leather" smell, this episode is for you. Sponsored by Folkwear Patterns. Visit Folkwear.com to explore our collection and join a community that's been stitching history for half a century. Shownotes and sources here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/t9xz8ubj Have a question, comment, or idea for a future episode? Email us at handmadehistoryhosts@gmail.com. Find links, images, and more on the free blog post for this episode; visit our Patreon page at patreon.com\/handmadehistorypodcast. Or visit our website at handmadehistorypodcast.com for more information. ","author_name":"Handmade History","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/545797","html":"