napa leather

noun

: a glove leather made by tawing sheepskins with a soap-and-oil mixture
also : a similar soft leather

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The collection, known as Aspinal of London x Spencer Sisters, includes a classic clutch called the Eliza, done in structured leather, patent croc or metallic lizard, and a softer, cinch-top bag in napa leather or velvet known as the Amelia. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 The Alter Ego shoulder bags are made from the leftover napa leather that comes from the leftover quilted Tabby bag, and Alter Ego satchel is made from the leftover scraps of natural leather leftover from the Coach Brooklyn. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Napa, California

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of napa leather was in 1897

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“Napa leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/napa%20leather. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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