Shop Talk : Leather love: Rebeccah J. turns hobby to business "Leather, one of the oldest materials used by man, predates axes and spears and has stood the test of time. Egyptian leather in museums remains in good condition more than 3,000 years later. So to get the most bang for your buck, buying leather in the form of purses, wallets, earrings, and bracelets may enable you to save money...