Genuine
crocodile skin handbags are extremely rare. Since there are only a
couple of tanneries in the world that are licensed to import/export
crocodile skin (mainly located in Italy), crocodile leather is considered
among the most precious material in the world–which also makes
them very costly if they are available.
Since crocodile skin handbags are so coveted, it’s very important
to know the difference between them and handbags made out of alligator
skin. Crocodiles have sensory hair on each scale that helps them feel
their surroundings. After the tanning process, the hair is gone but
the pore remains. Also, crocodile skin is more consistent, whereas
alligator skin is more susceptible to flaws.
Telling the difference between real and faux alligator skin handbags
can be tricking, but here are some tips:
• Creases between the tiles that are not deep on an imitation
• Imitations may have too many repetitions of a pattern
• Real bags may include skin with the umbilical scar for authenticity