We carry a wide variety of colours in our standard range of J & E Sedgwick leathers. Some of the colours history is so old it is now lost, some more modern and contemporary. We also have a selection of leather from Bakers of Colyton, Devon, the last tanners in the UK to use Oak Bark in their tanning. All of our leathers are dyed as part of the tanning and finishing process and given normal usage and care the colours are permanent and will age gracefully. The beauty of leather of this quality is that every piece will be different, no two butts or straps will be exactly the same - the aniline dye allows the beauty of the underlying leather shine through the colour unlike the inferior leather widely used whose colour is painted onto the surface. We are very happy to provide colour swatches to those wanting to see colours before buying or to check colour matches - please just get in touch to arrange this.

J &E Sedgwick Leathers

Our Sedgwick leathers are extremely consistent in the colours and qualities, have very well finished grain with little to no visible marks. Generally two pieces of leather of the same colour bought at different times will be a good match to each other. An excellent choice for smart wear. 

Australian Nut

Australian Nut is a long established colour whose origins are in the name. This is a mid brown colour we often describe as milk chocolate and has a small amount of red. This is our biggest seller.

Dark Havanna

Once again a very old colour, and probably the favorite of the English saddlery trade. This is a very dark brown - nearly a black. We describe it as dark chocolate coloured, and one of our customers very correctly described as the colour of a Bendicks Bittermint. Excellent for a semi formal belt.

Black

Black needs no introduction. Ours is a true, deep black with no grey or other colours visable and is very popular for formal belts with a stainless or nickel buckle.

Burgundy

Burgundy is a modern colour that was introduced as a limited edition colour but has been so popular we have decided to keep it in the range permanently. A rich red/brown colour that isnt as red as Oxblood. We are told this is a very good match with Horween #8 Shell Cordovan.

Hazel

Hazel is another modern colour and is a reinterpretation of the traditional Light Havanna. A lovely warm eye catching colour that really lets the texture and soul of the leather shine through. A light brown with orange overtones that is a company favourite.

London Tan

London Tan is a colour used by the trade for hundreds of years and is as lovely now as it would have been then. A light yellow colour that is close to the leathers natural shade that will acquire a beautiful patina as the years go by. One of our stalwarts and ongoing favorites.

British Racing Green 

Currently a limited edition colour, the British Racing Green is a deep dark green that is subtle and rather lovely. The character of the colour really comes out in the Lined and Raised belt which lifts and brings out the highlights. A very difficult to find colour for the connoisseur and those who love subtle beauty.

Red

Another limited edition colour we now stock permanently. A true red with no sign of brown that makes beautiful eye-catching leatherwork.

Midnight Blue

New to our colour range, this dark blue can equally be used as a casual belt or a subtle accent to a blue suit. A very unusual shade you're unlikely to find elsewhere in leather of this quality.

Bakers Leather

Our Bakers of Colyton leather is quite different in character to the Sedgwick leather and of excellent quality. The colours tend toward variegation and will have the natural marks and scars from the underlying skin present. Colours will vary between individual straps, though the character is consistent. Excellent flexibility for a given weight and will age extremely well. The smell of the leather, in particular the Australian Nut, is exceptional and as leather should be. A leather for the leather connoisseur and about which we can't write enough superlatives.

Australian Nut

More burgundy than our Sedgwick Australian Nut and with good colour variation, burgundy highlights and dark low-lights. The smell is exceptional and will immediate take those brought up with quality leather back to their childhood. As with all Bakers leather the marks the skin had in life are apparent in the background of the leather. A personal favourite.

Russet

Completely un-dyed to display the true character of the skin and has a very pleasing grain, this is a great leather for those who love to see the colour as it matures from its initial blond to a mid brown over time. The marks, scars and character of the skin will be obvious and will make every strap unique.

Dark Stain Harness

The Dark Stain is similar in character to the Australian Nut, but is a warm mid brown which has less red - in colour and variaion very like oiled walnut. A beautiful leather. This is harness rather than bridle leather so more grease is used in the finishing process, though the leather is not at all greasy to the touch. As a consequence the leather is particularly suited to hard use and adverse weather conditions and has brawn as well as beauty.