shagreen (leather)

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Scope note
Describes a variety of processed animal hides or skins, though generally of a ray fish. Distinguished either by the rough, granular texture on the grain side of the leather or a similar pattern; frequently dyed green.
shagreen
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024