ヌメ革かわ

noun

vegetable-tanned cowhide; tannin-tanned leather

Refers specifically to cowhide tanned using tannin (often from plant sources), producing a firm, durable leather. Used in crafts, saddlery, and traditional leatherwork.

• この財さい布ふはヌメ革かわで作つくられていて、使つかうほどに味あじが出でます。

  This wallet is made of vegetable-tanned leather and develops character with use.

• ヌメ革かわは水みずに弱よわいので、雨あめの日ひは注ちゅう意いが必ひつ要ようです。

  Vegetable-tanned leather is sensitive to water, so you need to be careful on rainy days.