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saffian

saffian

9.9
A fine soft leather from goatskin used for book covers and wallets
  • noun
  • /ˈsæfiən/
translation icon : safiano
  • The book was bound in saffian leather.
  • book bound in saffian
  • bound in saffian

Examples

  • The book was beautifully bound in saffian leather, which added to its luxurious appearance.

  • Collectors value notebooks bound in genuine saffian for their durability and elegance.

  • The antique book was covered in rich saffian that had aged beautifully over time.

  • She admired the wallet crafted from smooth saffian in the boutique window.

  • She chose a saffian wallet for its durability.

  • He admired the saffian wallet, noting its softness and elegant sheen.

  • This handbag is made from saffian, ensuring both durability and a high-end look.

Synonyms

leather
vssaffian
509 1.0

The skin of an animal made smooth and used to make items like shoes and bags

denotes a specific fine goatskin type used for luxury bookbinding instead of general material
kid
vssaffian
44 8.4

Soft leather from a young goat used for gloves or shoes

is used more for bookbinding and luxury items rather than garments
goatskin
vssaffian
3 4.8

Leather made from the skin of a goat used to make things like gloves or drum covers

is the specific fine processed type used for bookbinding and luxury items
kidskin
vssaffian
1 7.7

Soft, smooth leather made from the skin of a young goat used for gloves and fine clothes

is aimed at bookbinding and luxury use rather than wearable garments
goatskin leather
vssaffian
3.7

Soft, strong leather from a goat used for book covers and small items

is a named fine soft type rather than the general descriptive term
chèvre
vssaffian
  • Specialized
9.6

Soft leather made from goat skin for small items

focuses on fine luxury uses and bookbinding rather than general small goods
morocco
vssaffian
8.6

A soft, strong leather from goat skin with a bumpy surface used for shoes and book covers

has a finer smoother surface and luxury use rather than a pebbled grain
Levant
vssaffian
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong fine leather used to cover books

is lighter and finer, used for delicate luxury items rather than heavy bindings
Levant morocco
vssaffian
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong, high-quality leather with a visible grain used to cover books

has a finer less pronounced surface suitable for luxury book edges and small goods
mocha
vssaffian
  • Archaic
8.7

Soft leather made from goat skin used for gloves and fine items

has a smoother finer finish and is chosen for bookbinding and luxury goods

How Fine

saffian
9.9
kidskin
1 7.7
calfskin
4 6.0
sheepskin
  • Archaic
1 5.6
cowhide
1 3.2

Surface Forms

saffian singular
saffians plural

Etymology

Saffian probably comes from the Moroccan town Safi, which was known long ago for making fine tanned skins; so the name came to mean a soft goatskin leather used for book covers and luxury items.