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What is eel skin made of?

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What is eel skin made of?
Eel leather comes from the hide of the Pacific Hagfish, which is native to Japan. When used in textiles, the leather is smooth and lightweight, yet two to three times stronger than regular leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic eel skin designs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Givenchy Magenta Eel Skin Leather Fringe Shoulder bag, 2009
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. From the fall 2009 ready to wear, this shoulder bag is made from a striking magenta eel leather. The
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Genuine Eel Skin Small Wristlet Strap Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
entirely from shiny black eel skin. The bag features a flap closure and comes with a long strap for
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

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