Kano leatherwork

Tanned and dyed goat leather from the historic tanneries of Kano, made into bags and cushions.

Kano has exported leather for centuries. 'Morocco leather' may have originated partly from Hausa tanneries in Sokoto, Katsina and Kano, through trans-Saharan trade networks. Tanners use natural tanning agents (bagaruwa pods), and leatherworkers cut, dye and embroider the hides.