Snakeskin/Python?

[hotcrossbiscuit]

Hi guys,

I've just received this vintage snakeskin leather cardholder from Celine, unfortunately I know basically nada about snakeskin/python leather.

Is it supposed to look like this, with the scales and all? Picture attached.

How do I take care of it? Now I'm considering returning even though it cost only about 50 bucks, because I'm the clumsiest person in the world and don't know if I could take good care of it, it's so freaking delicate

Thanks so much!

 

[Elliespurse]

Hi, you could also ask in the thread here: Show me some skin: Let's see your exotics!

It's in the Handbags&Purses sub-forum.

Hope you gets some tips.

 

[papertiger]

From what I can see, it looks fine, there are many treatments of python and other snakeskin, from the skin shaven smooth, others left long and visibly scaly and all kinds in-between, under-dyed, over-dyed and hand-pained etc. A search will reveal there are many threads on this subject regard maintenance.

I really hope you don't return it, for that money I would relax enjoy it

 

[hotcrossbiscuit]

From what I can see, it looks fine, there are many treatments of python and other snakeskin, from the skin shaven smooth, others left long and visibly scaly and all kinds in-between, under-dyed, over-dyed and hand-pained etc. A search will reveal there are many threads on this subject regard maintenance.

I really hope you don't return it, for that money I would relax enjoy it

I ended up testing a bit of my regular leather moisturiser on it, and it worked pretty well to smooth the scales back down! You're right, i think the slight peeling is a little bit characteristic of snakeskin in general, so i'm just going to attach it to the handles of a bag and use it as a pretty cardholder accessory

 

[papertiger]

I ended up testing a bit of my regular leather moisturiser on it, and it worked pretty well to smooth the scales back down! You're right, i think the slight peeling is a little bit characteristic of snakeskin in general, so i'm just going to attach it to the handles of a bag and use it as a pretty cardholder accessory

So pleased it worked out, it's such a beautiful piece

 

[hotcrossbiscuit]

So pleased it worked out, it's such a beautiful piece

Thank you for the kind words In any case it's a lesson worth learning for me - i'm nowhere near dedicated or diligent enough to give a snakeskin leather bag the care it would deserve at least, not yet...