Nigerian Leatherwork

#	Craft	Primary Material	Historical Context	Location (State)	Geopolitical Zone
1	Hausa Leather Bags	Goat, sheep, and cattle leather	Produced for trans-Saharan trade and local use; valued for durability and decorative embossing	Kano	North West
2	Hausa Leather Sandals	Vegetable-tanned leather	Everyday footwear with roots in pre-colonial Sahelian trade networks	Kano	North West
3	Durbar Horse Leather Tack	Dyed and tooled leather	Ceremonial horse regalia used during Durbar festivals, symbolizing status and craftsmanship	Kano	North West
4	Fulani Leather Pouches	Soft tanned leather	Traditionally used by pastoral Fulani communities for carrying personal items and amulets	Sokoto	North West
5	Leather Qur’an Cases	Tooled and dyed leather	Crafted for protecting Islamic manuscripts; reflects the region’s scholarly traditions	Sokoto	North West
6	Aba Leather Shoes	Cowhide leather	Mass-produced artisan footwear from Ariaria Market, a major West African leather hub	Abia	South East
7	Hausa Leather Cushions	Dyed leather with stuffing	Decorative household items linked to elite and palace interiors	Kano	North West
8	Tuareg-Style Leather Shields (Nigeria)	Thick hide leather	Protective and ceremonial objects influenced by Saharan trade and warfare traditions	Katsina	North West