Important Information
The Zabellas team is proudly South African and all our leather product are locally designed and are lovingly manufactured by our own hardworking, talented craftsmen.
We only use full grain leather, which is only the highest quality of leather, to hand craft our beautiful, durable leather companions. Stylish yet affordable.
Our unique range will definable provide you with confidence. Visit Zabellas for the latest season’s trends and become a proudly South African ambassador of our local manufacturers and designers.
Leather Products
There are so many incredible types of leather available, each with its unique qualities that will best enhance the end product.
The five most common grades of leather are full-grain, top-grain, genuine, split-grain and bonded leather.
- Full-grain leather is the highest grade of leather available. It comes from the top layer of the hide and includes all of the natural grain.
- On the other hand, top-grain leather is the second highest grade of leather from which the outermost layer of the hide has been removed.
- Genuine leather is the lowest grade of real leather used for manufacturing products, but does not last as long or look as authentic as higher-quality leather.
- Split-grain and bonded leather are thinner than genuine leather and are pressed and bonded together.
Therefore we choose to use only the best-quality, full-grain leather for all our products. Our leather hides are specifically hand-picked, our products meticulously designed by us, and handmade with love by our local craftsmen.
Zabellas’ mission is to manufacture a refined range of top-quality and practically designed products that are both beautiful and affordable. This makes us proud of each and every product we produce.