He was, however, puzzled for a name, but when at night he reached home and excitedly showed a cutting to his wife she exclaimed "How beautiful! It looks just like a lot of little boxes!" His problem was solved, and he at once decided to apply the name "Box" to his calf productions? hence the now world-famous term.

What does box calf leather mean?

Box calf is a type of leather taken from calves. ... Although box calf has a pliable feel, it is firm in consistency. Its grain side is embossed with an extraordinarily fine grain pattern that is beautiful to behold. Box calf is chrome-tanned, and is either fully-dyed or merely primed.

What is special about calf leather?

Calfskin is particularly valuable because of its softness and fine grain, as well as durability. It is commonly used for high-quality clothing, shoes, wallets, and similar products, as well as traditional leather bookbindings.