leatherwork

noun

leath·​er·​work ˈle-t͟hər-ˌwərk How to pronounce leatherwork (audio)
: articles made of leather

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In turn, Reynolds’s knowledge of bookbinding and leatherwork probably impacted Duchamp’s Boîtes-en-valise, boxed sets of mini reproductions of his works. Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Throughout the various rooms, different craftspeople showcased their skills—creating rosettes, engaging in leatherwork, and making Roger Vivier’s signature square buckles. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025 Sisters are encouraged to develop a personal craft, such as leatherwork, calligraphy, embroidery, or making rosaries, soap, candles, or icons. Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 In Mediators, where identity plays a common theme, LA artist Justin Favela reinterprets the piñata, and Chicago’s Norman Teague pays homage to African carving and leatherwork traditions. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for leatherwork

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leatherwork was in 1855

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“Leatherwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherwork. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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