Indonesia leather goods makers use color to make products stand out

Garments and fashion accessories come in various hues, from neutrals to bright tones of red, yellow and orange.

Leather goods makers in Indonesia are releasing stylish collections in a broad color palette to reach more markets. While models with natural finishes remain widely available, companies are dyeing garments and fashion accessories in tones of red, yellow, orange and other warm hues. Cool, elegant shades of blue and green are also being offered.

To offer greater variety in looks and textures, many suppliers are combining two or more colors in one design. A number are pairing different types of leather or incorporating textile accents in their products.

Leather goods makers in Indonesia use cow- and buffalo hide as well as sheep-, horse-, snake-, goat-, stingray and crocodile skin.

In 2017, the country sent overseas nearly $86.1 million worth of handbags, trunks, suitcases and similar containers with leather exteriors. Exports of leather footwear, clothing and accessories during the same period exceeded $2.6 billion, according to statistics from the DESA/UNSD, United Nations Comtrade databse.

Bag strap made of snakeskin

Bebo Indonesia offers bag straps made of snakeskin. The products can be customized to buyers' requirements.

Bifold wallet hand-dyed blue

Braow’s bifold men's wallet is hand-dyed blue, and polished and brushed with horsehair. The handstitched leather wallet is also burnished with beeswax.

Cowhide bag with detachable strap

Koesoema Bags offers this cowhide bag with a woven exterior and suede interior. The product comes with a detachable and adjustable strap.

Leather slip-ons with rubber soles

These casual slip-on shoes from Look Footwear have leather uppers paired with rubber soles. These products available in sizes 39 to 43.

Hooded jacket with sheepskin exterior

This hooded jacket from Panca Media features a sheepskin exterior. The product comes in various sizes and colors, including orange, maroon, red, yellow, blue and pink.

This article and its contents are provided by the Hinrich Foundation, a partner of Global Sources in promoting trade across Asia. The products and the suppliers featured in this article are export assistance program beneficiaries of the Hinrich Foundation.