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| − | [[Leather]] | + | [[Leather]] has played an important role in the various cultural circles and epochs. Particularly during eras where suitable alternatives had yet to be developed. A life in the polar region was impossible without leather. But almost every culture has used, relied on and benefited from leather. |
==The leather of the Eskimos== | ==The leather of the Eskimos== | ||
| − | Because of the inhospitable climatic conditions in the polar region, survival without leather was impossible. Words like "kayak", "parka" or "anorak" come from this culture. In the extreme cold, leather was extracted from | + | Because of the inhospitable climatic conditions in the polar region, survival without leather was impossible. Words like "kayak", "parka" or "anorak" come from this culture. In the extreme cold, leather was extracted from local animals. Polar bears, whales, [[Sealskin leather|seals]], [[Sealskin leather#Walrus leather|walrus]], sea otters, [[Reindeer leather|caribou]], muskoches and [[fish leather|fish]]. In the inland areas [[Sheepskin - Lambskin|sheep]], [[Goatskin|goats]] and [[Deerskin|deer]] were added. |
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| − | ''Eskimos even covered | + | ''Eskimos even covered their [[Marine & Boat leather|boats]] with leather ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p> |
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| − | + | For the indigenous peoples of North America, leather was a constant companion and a raw material for many applications. | |
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| − | ''Model of an [[Leather tents & Tent walls| | + | ''Model of an [[Leather tents & Tent walls|indigenous peoples tent]] made of leather ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).'' |
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Latest revision as of 08:31, 8 March 2023
Leather has played an important role in the various cultural circles and epochs. Particularly during eras where suitable alternatives had yet to be developed. A life in the polar region was impossible without leather. But almost every culture has used, relied on and benefited from leather.
The leather of the Eskimos
Because of the inhospitable climatic conditions in the polar region, survival without leather was impossible. Words like "kayak", "parka" or "anorak" come from this culture. In the extreme cold, leather was extracted from local animals. Polar bears, whales, seals, walrus, sea otters, caribou, muskoches and fish. In the inland areas sheep, goats and deer were added.
Eskimos even covered their boats with leather (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).
Inuit in sealskin clothing. - Raincoats made of seal intestines skin (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).
Reversed sealskin as buoy for the whalebone. - Leather jacket the Eskimos from bird bellows (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).
The leather of the indigenous peoples of North America
For the indigenous peoples of North America, leather was a constant companion and a raw material for many applications.
Model of an indigenous peoples tent made of leather (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).
Leather clothing of indigenous peoples.
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