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Unread 01-08-2009, 09:47 PM   #12
George Anderson
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The key to identifying pig skin is to examine the reverse side of the leather. Pig skin will exhibit the patterns of the pores of the skin each with a small dimple where the bristle (hair) was withdrawn. I can send someone a photo if they wish to post it here.
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