Patent leather is a type of coated leather that has a high-gloss finish.
A men's black patent leather shoe
Patent leather shoes
Riding boot from 1910–1920s
Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.
A variety of leather products and leather-working tools
Drying of leather in East Timor
Ancient leather tanning in Fes, Morocco
Tanned leather in Marrakech