Moose leather jackets?

[Fardad]

Does anyone know a place that sells moose leather jackets?

I bought a pair of moccasins today and I noticed that the leather was really nice (uber-smooth) and the tag said it was indeed moose leather. Now I'm curious to see what the jackets look like, though I can't find them online.

 

[Flieger]

Hello Farad,

Here in Sweden moose (or "Älg" as we call it) is pretty common. A quick browse turned these photos up:

Sorry, but both sites I found where Swedish only.

Hope it helps.

Flieger

 

[Fletch]

Moosehide is traditional for moccasin slippers. It's thick and soft, without heavy grain.

Some L.L. Bean offerings:

L-R: soft sole moc, crepe sole moc, outdoor sole moc, moc boot.

The Bean slipper used to be offered in natural yellowish-white with a shearling lining. I had a pair of those last me nearly 20 years (so I can see why they changed 'em ).

 

[John Lever]

Here's an elk / moose jacket of mine -

John

 

[carter]

GREAT Jacket!

Here's an elk / moose jacket of mine -

John

WOW! That is one terrific jacket! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Jacob Dubow]

What a cool looking jacket! Thanks for posting that, John.


----J.A. Dubow----

 

[Fardad]

Hey Flieger, thanks for the name. I will check out some Swedish sites!
I like the jacket in your first pic.

 

[Flieger]

Hey Flieger, thanks for the name. I will check out some Swedish sites!
I like the jacket in your first pic.

You are welcome Farad!

To make it easier for you I've collected a couple of links:

http://www.skinnverkstan.se/index.php?page=produkter
http://callmail.netapps.se/folder/104/main.asp?pop=0.0.0.0&kollektion=1&varugrupp=Lumberjacka
http://www.sundkvistskinn.se/
http://www.limax-skinn.com/eng/
http://www.lissman.se/prod01.htm

Good luck!

/Flieger

 

[Fardad]

Ah great! Thanks Flieger again. These are great links.
The last one has some really nice stuff. And the prices are very reasonable (when converted to US dollars).

I better get one soon before the dollar gets even weaker.

 

[carebear]

I've never thought of Moose for jackets. We certainly have the moose and we kill enough every year (the roadkill alone could fund a lot of management).