Genuine Crocodile Leather Bag

A question we are often asked here at Bangkok Bootery is: “Crocodile bags made by Bangkok Bootery are genuine? The straight answer is – yes, of course! All crocodile leather bags made by Bangkok Bootery are genuine crocodile animal skin that certified by Thailand government.

• All animal skins are supplied from farms by Bangkok Bootery purchase manager.
• Farm raised animals are certified by Thailand department of fishery.
• Only certified crocodile leather used for bags; therefore, the crocodile bag is genuine.
• Choose from the wide variety of sizes available and be sure all are real exotic bags.
• Here are some tips to understand a crocodile bag is 100% real.
• Contact us and let us know exactly what crocodile leather bag you are looking for.

Here are some tips for you:  

1. Price

For a genuine crocodile skin bag, only the skin on the belly is used. The tanning process is long, at least four years, guaranteeing a prestigious and quality appearance to the final product. Because of this and its delicate physical nature, crocodile skin is rare and expensive, especially since many species of crocodiles are threatened by illegal poaching. So, if the bag you are buying is at a “bargain” price, it is likely to be made from embossed cowhide.

2. Description

If the description of the bag contains the word “Like” or is written “Crocodile Genuine Leather” rather than, as we write it, Bangkok Bootery: “Genuine Crocodile Leather Bag”, it’s probably imitation.  

3. Inspection

You should inspect the scales with a magnifying glass and, if necessary, cut the inner lining of the bag to view the underside of the leather. Crocodile scales possess small dimple-like holes and are usually not flat. Rather, they slope slightly and there are ridges between them. Natural crocodile scales have the same pattern on both sides and grow on top of each other forming a lift-able edge. Whereas embossed cowhide will have a rough interior surface which will not lift and the pattern may be different on each side.  

4. Testing

Spray the leather surface with water and allow the bag to sit undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, smell the surface: genuine crocodile leather will release a fishy, swampy smell.  

5. Buy From A Reputable Supplier

You can see from the above that there is a difference between a genuine crocodile skin bag and a stamped leather product and it is noticeable on close inspection, but not at first sight. The safest way to ensure that your crocodile bag is not fake is to buy from a reputable supplier such as from one of our Bangkok Bootery stores. Even if you make your purchase online from the Bangkok Bootery website, you can be assured that, for over 80 years, we have sourced only genuine, CITES-certified crocodile skins.   Each crocodile skin has its own individual unique scale pattern ensuring that every bag produced is one of a kind so, together with your own inspired personalization, you can be assured that your prized possession is absolutely the only one of its kind.   Please contact our knowledgeable staff at Bangkok Bootery if you would like more information about our luxury genuine crocodile leather bags. Contact us today on +6681-333-6645 (WhatsApp) or Gmail bangkokbooteryteam@gmail.com