Leather is very important stuff. It is widely used nowadays in multiple applications. Today, when the world is becoming a global market, leather accessories hold an important place there. They are parts of a booming industry, after all. These accessories and goods are in great demand the world over. This is the reason several large leather industries have been established in various nations of the world for the past few years.

Leather, however, is not a new item to the world. It had also been used in the ancient times by the medieval man. Ancient people used to hunt wild animals for their food and clothing need. They used animal skin to cover their body and to protect it from exposure to the external environment. Some archaeologists revealed that various simple kinds of leather utensils were also made by these primitive men. Whatever, that was a very basic or simple use of this stuff.

Today with the advancement of science and technology, several new types of leather has been invented. Also, new and more advanced types of leather goods are being manufactured nowadays, which was not a case in the ancient times. Presently, the most common types of leathers in use include Sienna and Verona, among others. Most popular types of leather products and accessories in fashion these days are as given under:

* Shopping bags
* Leather briefcase
* Leather belts
* Cigar humidors
* Decoration items
* Document holder
* Leather wallets
* Picture frames

Above list is obviously not capable of accommodating all types of leather goods. It has only covered the primary commodities. No doubt, today the leather industry has spread its legs almost on every part of the world. The major countries, however, which have given their vital contribution in making this industry a booming one include India, China, Pakistan, Thailand, Russia and the United States, besides others.

One can contemplate from the names of the above-mentioned countries that Asia is the major contributor in the leather accessories manufacturing. The neighboring countries of India, especially China and Pakistan, are also providing a good scope for the development of the leather industry. But, when we talk about India which holds a special distinction in this sphere, the possibilities are endless. The major leather industries in India are located in the following regions:

* Delhi
* Agra
* Bombay
* Madras

According to several markets experts and business tycoons, considering the increasing use of leather in the manufacturing of daily use items and clothing, the pace of growth of this industry will boost year on year. Well! the signs are positive. If everything goes right, we will certainly witness a much more prospering and flourishing leather industry in the future. Perhaps, it will provide us with an all exclusive range of accessories, never crafted before.