In China, the government is initiating a pilot program for elephant skin pharmaceuticals made from African elephants. (Singer Jay-Z has posted pictures of his $2,500 elephant skin sneakers on his blog.) Sanctioned African elephant hides-skins that were taken under conditions laid out by the CITES- are legally being used to make handbags, boots, totes, belts, computer cases, gun holders and even sneakers that are coveted fashion items. imported 2,079 whole African elephant skins, up from 275 just two years ago. is a major importer of elephant parts and products, exceeding other countries. and Japan for clothing and leather products.įrom 2007-2016, according to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) data, Zimbabwe and South Africa exported the whole hides of 38,858 elephants. African elephant skin is legally exported from Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa to the U.S. In fact, applications for elephant trophy permits increased in 2017, FoA has found. The skin and other body parts of trophy-hunted African elephants (which have been listed as a threatened species) can be imported each year by hunters from a greater number of countries under loosened restrictions by the Trump administration. In the U.S., African elephant skin products, other than ivory, can be imported without a permit. Poachers are killing Asian elephants, which are listed as endangered, and selling their skins to make powdered supplements and jewelry that are illegally sold on the internet and in Asian markets in China, Laos and Myanmar, according to a 2018 investigation by Elephant Family. Fish and Wildlife Service to amend the Endangered Species Act to include greater restrictions on trade of elephant skins and other body parts. With populations continuing to dwindle, Friends of Animals(FoA) is moving to strengthen pachyderm protections and is petitioning the U.S. Not only do the world’s elephants already face enormous threats to their survival from captivity, the ivory trade, habitat loss, conflict with humans and trophy hunting, an increasing number are being killed for their skins. When purchasing more than one item we refund the excess shipping costs.The commodification of elephants continues to plague the species both in Africa and Asia, this time with a different twist. Shipment : We ship within 1-2 days after receiving the order and use fast couriers so that the goods arrive after 2/3 days in Europe and 3/5 days in the USA and the rest of the world except for handling and customs inconveniences that do not depend on us. The visible defects or little holes are shown in the pictures. If need more details info on this, feel free to contact us. Some minor surface defects (holes, light stains, scars, blemishes) and thinner/softer edges of leather are expected as for most full hide leather. It's ideal for handbags, purses, shoes, leather bracelet, costumes, doll cloths, gloves, upholstery, hats, wallets, belts, chairs, bookbinding, craft projects, trimming, earrings, necklaces. The feedbacks that our customers give us are the best test. We care much about the details and skins are carefully selected before being sold. We apply discounts that can get on some skins up to a 70% discount from the original price. They can be unique pieces, sometimes even small quantities and sometimes prototypes we use in fairs we regularly partecipate. In our outlet you can find the skins of our previous collections. HOWEVER AS WITH ALL DIGITAL PHOTOS, THE COLORS MAY VARY FROM A COMPUTER. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR BEST TO TURN THE LIGHT TO ACQUIRE THE RIGHT COLOR FOR EVERY ELEMENT. VERDE: 54 x 23 inches (the smallest of 2 skins, they have slight folds, marks, scars, 1 hole) MARRONE: marrone bigger size 59 x 24 inches (1 slight fold), marrone smaller size 43 x 22 inches (2 light marks) Size : The approx measure at the shortest and narrowest point of the leather: Small imperfections, subsidence and ripples of the surface are deliberately present and they are a feature of the product, proving the hand-made manufacturing procedure. Manufacturing of this product has been realized with hand crafted procedures and not industrial. The leathers have some defects as shown in the photos and in the Size section. Italian leather, super vintage half calfskin with elephant print, not very shiny, rigid, sporty look, 3 colors available.
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