| PATENT LEATHER |
Leather with a finish which is mirror-like, flexible and waterproof. Also leather of this appearance made by film lamination. |
| PEBBLE GRAIN |
An embossed-leather grain finish resembling a pebble surface, ranging from fine pebbled Morocco goat to heavy scotch grain upper leather. |
| PAISLEY |
A complex pattern based on a looped object that is wide and round on one end and narrow and curled at the other. The pattern can be developed on florals, geometrics, dots, etc. A paisley pattern usually contains multiple colours. |
| PATCHWORK |
A panel made of pieces sewn together, especially pieces of different colours, patterns, or textures. Belts can have a patchwork quilt look, made with fabrics, or they can have patchwork designs made with different colours of leather and/or various textures of animal hides. |
| PATENT LEATHER |
Patent is high gloss finish on leather. Thick leather is split into two or more layers before use. The top layer, containing the natural grain is called top grain. All other layers are splits. |
| PATINA |
The finish, feel, visual appearance, and character that leather has when used over a period of time. Quality leather accessories are often designed to achieve an attractive patina after use. Many people observe the patina of used quality leather belts to be more beautiful than when they were new and unused. |
| PEAU DE SOIE |
A satin with a dull or matte finish. It is commonly used in evening bags. |
| PEBBLED |
A texture that has a bumpy texture like small pebbles. |
| PIPING |
A tubular shaped trim along exterior edges, that is decorative and also helps to keep the exterior shape of a belt, handbag or piece of luggage. |
| POCKET |
A small section of the interior of a handbag located on the side of a larger compartment. |
| PORTFOLIO |
A hinged cover or flexible case for carrying loose papers, or notebooks - aka. Briefcase. |
| PULLTIE |
A thin strip of fabric, leather, cord, or string that is woven through eyelets and when pulled it gathers together the top of a handbag or compartment in order to close it - aka. Drawstring. |
| PVC |
The abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride, which is a manmade material. |
