Tanning craft

The tanning craft started developing in the Nizhny Novgorod region in the second half of the 17th century and could be found in many towns.


The availability of local materials – oak, lime and potash – contributed to the development of the craft. And it was fairly profitable. The handicraftsmen produced leather and then consumer goods of various finishing and decorations.

Now Renessans Association is the only enterprise in the Nizhny Novgorod region which is engaged in artistic finishing of leather goods. It specializes in the production of goods of natural leather with all kinds of artistic finishing: burning out, leather-carving, lighting out, whickering, stamping, etc.

You and your relatives will be fascinated by various boxes, chests, photo albums with any drawings (including the symbols of the Nizhny Novgorod region) or inscriptions, exclusive leather cases, flasks, wall panels.
Elegant leather-cases for menu, bills or wine cards will help stress the unique atmosphere of your restaurant or cafe.
The Association develops new line of leather products – products for the Orthodox church: book-covers, cases for censers, covers for wedding and christening registration books.