| Title | चर्म - Charma (Leather)चर्म Charma |
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| Description | Charma (Leather) is processed animal skin, typically from cattle or buffalo. It has a tensile strength of 20-30 MPa and a density of 0.8-1.0 g/cm³. Tanning methods affect flexibility and durability. |
| Tags | चर्म Charma Leather Hide Tanning Animal Product |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-371227569-20-11-25-CT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/leather |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/leather |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Organic Material Animal-based Material Animal Product |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Period Medieval Period Vedic Period Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Mughal Mauryan |
| Sources | Tanneries Animal husbandry Animal hides specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Tensile strength: 20-30 MPa Density: 0.8-1.0 g/cm³ Water resistance: Varies with tanning Flexibility: Varies with tanning Tensile strength varies by tanning method Flexibility Water resistance varies by treatment Durability |
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| Uses | Containers Straps Protective coverings Footwear Protective gear Musical instruments |
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| Materials | रंग - Ranga (Dyes) सिलाई धागा - Silai Dhaga (Sewing Thread) रंग - Rang (Dyes) चर्म शोधन सामग्री - Charma Shodhan Sāmagrī (Tanning Agents) |
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| Styles | Mughal leatherwork Craft traditions Functional objects |
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| Categories | Functional objects Protective gear Footwear Containers Military equipment |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Leather Crafts of India | Book | Techniques and history of Indian leatherwork |
| Leather Craft in India | Book | Details on leather production and usage |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Loulan Ancient City Ruoqiang Xinjiang China | Primary | 100% | |
| Niya Ruins Minfeng Xinjiang China | Primary | 100% |