crushed leather
Definition
Noun: A type of leather that has been processed to create a distinctive, often wrinkled or textured surface pattern, accentuating its natural grain.
Usage
"Crushed leather" is used to describe a specific finish applied to leather goods. It refers to the material itself, not the action of crushing it. It is commonly used in the context of fashion, upholstery, and accessories to denote a soft, pliable, and visually textured leather.
Examples
- The elegant handbag was made from soft, crushed leather.
- He preferred the look of crushed leather jackets to smooth ones.
- The sofa was upholstered in durable crushed leather.
Advanced Usage
- As a Modifier: The term often functions adjectivally to describe a product's material.
- She bought a crushed leather wallet.
- Descriptive Context: It implies qualities of softness, a lived-in look, and a unique, non-uniform texture compared to polished or aniline leathers.
Variants and Related Words
- Crush (verb): To press or squeeze something so that it becomes deformed, broken, or compacted. (Note: This is the action, not the material finish).
- Leather (noun): A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
- Textured Leather (noun phrase): A broader category that includes crushed leather, embossed leather, and other finishes.
- Grained Leather (noun phrase): Leather where the natural pore structure of the hide is visible or enhanced.
Synonyms
- Textured leather
- Wrinkled leather (less formal, more descriptive)
- Plongé leather (a specific, similar technique involving soaking and stuffing)
Antonyms
- Smooth leather
- Patent leather
- Polished leather
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To have a crushed look: This phrase can describe clothing or material that appears intentionally wrinkled or softly textured, similar to the finish of crushed leather.
- Her velvet dress had a beautiful crushed look.
Noun
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leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
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