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− | Beaver pelts are traditionally used to make [[leather clothing|clothing]] (jackets, coats, [[Leather pants - Leather trousers|trousers]], [[leather gloves|gloves]], [[leather shoes|shoes]]). | + | Beaver pelts are traditionally used to make [[leather clothing|clothing]] (jackets, coats, [[Leather pants - Leather trousers|trousers]], [[leather gloves|gloves]], [[leather shoes|shoes]]). Beavers are mainly found in America, Canada and Siberia. Up to the middle of the 20th century, beavers were used in North America as a means of payment for trade with the Indians. The tails of the beaver are hairless. Leather made using beaver tail looks like [[Reptile leather|reptile leather]] and was used in the past (when fur was more popular) as an alternative to [[crocodile leather]]. |
− | In Siberia, beavers were hunted so | + | In Siberia, beavers were hunted so extensively that only a few remained at the beginning of the twentieth century. Since 1924, beavers were protected leading to growth in their population. |
− | + | By early 1900's, beavers were almost extinct in some parts of Canada. After effective protective measures, it was again permitted after 1961 to hunt beavers to a limited extent. For the Indians, beaver flesh is considered a healthy food source. | |
Revision as of 16:31, 15 November 2016
Beaver pelts are traditionally used to make clothing (jackets, coats, trousers, gloves, shoes). Beavers are mainly found in America, Canada and Siberia. Up to the middle of the 20th century, beavers were used in North America as a means of payment for trade with the Indians. The tails of the beaver are hairless. Leather made using beaver tail looks like reptile leather and was used in the past (when fur was more popular) as an alternative to crocodile leather.
In Siberia, beavers were hunted so extensively that only a few remained at the beginning of the twentieth century. Since 1924, beavers were protected leading to growth in their population.
By early 1900's, beavers were almost extinct in some parts of Canada. After effective protective measures, it was again permitted after 1961 to hunt beavers to a limited extent. For the Indians, beaver flesh is considered a healthy food source.
Tensed beaver fur German leather museum in Offenbach.
Watch strap from the tail of a beaver (von Flat Iron Straps.)
Video about beaver fur
The production of beaver fur.
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