Distressed

A heavy artificial texture in which the floor has been scraped, scratched or gouged to give it a timeworn antique look. A common method of distressing is wire brushing.

distressed

Leather; Leather preparation

Another term for antiqued leather. Leather that is dyed with one color over another (usually darker over lighter) so as to create rich highlights and an artificial sistressed or ...

distress

Law; General law

It is a seizure of a personal possession, without legal process, of a wrongdoer, into the hands of an aggrieved party, in order to obtain payment for money owed or performance of ...

top grain

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather whose top (outermost) layers have been left intact, in contrast to split leather.

two-tone

Leather; Leather preparation

An effect created by applying layers of similar or contrasting dyes to a piece of leather in order to create a mottled or aged appearance. Antiqued and Sauvaged leathers are ...

upholstery leather

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather created from a whole hide and intended for use in furniture, automobiles, airplanes, and other upholstery applications.

vegetable tanning

Leather; Leather preparation

A method of hide tanning which utilizes materials from organic materials such as bark instead of the traditional chemicals. Vegetable tanned leather has greater body and firmness ...

weight

Leather; Leather preparation

A term which describes the heaviness or thickness of leather. Typically given in ounces per square foot or millimeters (thickness).

whole hide

Leather; Leather preparation

Refers to leather created using a full hide, as opposed to a side, and typically intended for use as upholstery leather.

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Mohammed ben Rachid Al Maktoum

Or Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,he is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and absolute monarch of Dubai. ...