Cowhide

Cowhide is the most common used material for handbags, shoe soles, saddles, hats, and belts.

The cowhide is solid, stable and so very versatile. Beef is consumed all around the world and rawhide is easily available for next processing into products. It is quite cheap and the surface of one hide is cca 5 square meters.
Right care of leather products will increase its durability.