Tara Pod Tannin Powder

Dried ground Tara pods that are wild harvested in Peru from native Caesalpinia Spinosa bushes that grow in the Andes on dry, poor soils are the cheapest source of ‘clear’ tannins to make white leathers, or to tan fish and other skins without adding any tannin color. Tara tannins have a very light natural color and they are used to obtain very clear leathers with good light and heat fastness. Light fastness means that it won’t darken with age, so the clear tannin color stays clear, and natural dyes stay true. Tara gives fullness and softness to leathers with a smooth and firm grain. Tara tannins also confer to leathers a grain cracking resistance that is higher than any other vegetable tanning agent.

We get this Tara directly from Peru allowing us to offer it at a great price. Compare to Dye houses that sell it for $30 a pound or more.

Tara is a gallo-tannin, most typically used in softer leathers. For deer, goat or sheep hides you need 2-4 lbs. per hide depending on the size and thickness of the hide. Guaranteed to be at least 52% tannin. Basic instructions on its use are included.