From designer bookbindings to eye-catching homeware, leather produced in Nigeria – prized for its premium quality and impeccable aesthetics – has been used to elevate everything from books, shoes and bags to one-of-a-kind personal items for centuries. Take a closer look at never-before-seen examples from across the University of Cambridge’s collections, from the 1800s to now, and uncover a story of empire, craft and labour.

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