Leather cord is made primarily from cowhide. It is available in several shapes, such as round, flat ribbon, braided etc. Leather cord is used in jewelry making, decoration and other crafts.

The most common forms of leather cords are the plain round and the braided leather cord. They come in many colors and in thicknesses ranging from 1 mm up to 6 mm in diameter. When selecting a thickness, keep in mind that because of the nature of leather, it can expand or shrink. Therefore the diameter may be slightly off.

fingers, without bumps, specks of dust, cuts, or other imperfections.
Some people like very soft leather cord which usually comes from the belly part of the hide.
I like to work with a little harder quality because it is easier to work with, holds its shape, and lasts longer.
Two sources of leather cord seem to dominate the market- One comes from Greece the other from India. Greek leather cord is known for its quality. The Greeks are started producing it first and therefore have more experience. Because of its superior quality, Greek leather cord is very expensive. However, Indian leather cord is catching up in quality, and some established producers, such as the one that has supplied my business with leather cord for several years now, offer excellent products at a very competitive price. Nevertheless, some customers are willing to pay the higher price for Greek leather cord. Ultimately it comes down to personal preference.