About Leather Cords

Jewelries made out of leather have been in use for hundred of years but slowly and gradually they became outdated and were being used only at limited places. However in recent years, leather jewelry has made a strong comeback and are now being used as a cool and trendy fashion accessory everywhere round the globe.

With the changing times, fashion designers wanted stuff through which they could experiment and do range of things while designing a jewelry article. They desire was fulfilled by using leather accessories which not only gave them a huge variety to select from but also a material through which they could experiment in order to design some unique creative jewelry.

The most famous raw material which the jewelry designers use for making fashion accessories are leather cords which come in various sizes and designs. These cords are made in continuous forms and have about three to four  joints in a hundred meter leather cord roll.

These cords are generally made using cow, sheep or buff leather and are used for designing jewelery accessories like leather bracelets, leather bangles, leather necklaces, leather arm bands and are even used for binding different sorts of beads for making a necklace or a bracelet.

Another most amazing thing about these Leather Cords is that these cords come in various designs and colors. They are amazingly flexible and have a lot of strength and do not break down easily while twisting and turning. It is because of these qualities, designers have a much larger field to play in and to some design some creative and unique leather accessories.

The other alternative which is used in place of leather cords are cotton cords which are also quite good and less expensive than leather cords but they still lack the looks which leather cords offer to the designers.

It is to be noted that, while purchasing leather cords, designers should make sure that these cords are Lead and AZO free as such types of cords do not harm the skin in any manner. Leaded cords are not good and should never be used for designing any sort of accessory.

One of the best place to buy leather cords in bulk is from Indian suppliers as many companies in India overtime have developed expertise in manufacturing various sorts of leather cords which are of high quality and these companies also have the capacity to make hundred thousand meters of cord in short span of time.

However, people should not make a hasty decision while making a purchase and should do their due diligence before making any sort of purchase.

The variety of designs and shapes in which leather cords are available is also one of the primary reason for their popularity among jewelry designers. These cords are available in various designs like flat, suede, round and can also be braided in various style and design.

Though each and every type of design is quite popular among the jewelry designers, the most commonly used category is the round leather cord category. Round leather cords are round strings of leather which are available in various colors and can vary in width ranging from 0.5 MM to 6 MM and so on.

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