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Leather is available in three forms; full grain leather, corrected grain leather, and suede. The first form is considered to be the best to manufacture finest furniture and footwear.
In India, the knowledge of tanning is known since the times of Indus Valley civilization. Indian leather well acclaimed across the globe for its finesse and sturdiness has many connoisseurs across the globe. The footwear industry of India forms a significant segment of the leather industry. In fact, it is second next to China amongst footwear producing countries. The production is concentrated in cottage industry as well as in large-scale units. The major centers are at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Maharastra, U.P, Punjab, and Delhi.
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