ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science 01(153) 2026

Philadelphia, USA

Tkhelidze, N.N., Grdzelidze, M.G., & Charkviani, I.J.

Traditional Processing and Use of Natural Leather in the Adjara Region.

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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-01-153-14

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2026.01.153.14

Language: English

Citation: Tkhelidze, N.N., Grdzelidze, M.G., & Charkviani, I.J. (2026). Traditional Processing and Use of Natural Leather in the Adjara Region. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 01 (153), 134-139. Soi: https://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-01-153-14 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2026.01.153.14

Pages: 134-139

Published: 30.01.2026

Abstract: The article examines the main directions of traditional processing and use of natural leather in the Adjara region. The study is based on written sources, ethnographic descriptions, and artifacts preserved in the museums of Batumi, Kobuleti, and Batumi. It describes traditional methods of leather acquisition and tanning, the types of raw materials used, and their applications in the production of footwear, household items, equestrian equipment, and musical instruments. Special attention is given to the organoleptic assessment of the natural leather properties of museum artifacts, which revealed degradation processes caused by the passage of time. The research confirms that leather products in Adjara served not only practical purposes but also possessed significant cultural and ethnographic value.

Key words: Natural leather; Adjara; traditional craftsmanship; leather processing; folk footwear; ethnography; museum artifacts; organoleptic assessment.