TANNED SKUNK FUR COLLECTION

Let us address the obvious question first: no, they do not smell. The scent glands are removed during processing and the tanning process eliminates any residual odor. A properly tanned skunk pelt smells like leather and nothing else.

With that out of the way - skunk is one of the most visually striking furs in North America, and one of the most overlooked.

The fur itself

Striped skunk has long, glossy guard hairs and a genuinely luxurious hand, with high-contrast black and white markings that no other North American furbearer produces. The white stripe pattern varies from animal to animal, so no two pelts are alike. Some are nearly all black with a narrow blaze; others carry broad white panels down both sides.

The fur is longer and silkier than most people expect. Historically it was sold under the trade name Alaskan sable and used extensively in garment work - the quality was never in question, only the name.

Grades

Available in Premium, Medium and Imperfect grades, so you can buy for display or for cutting depending on the project.

What it is for

The bold pattern makes skunk a natural for statement decor and wall display, where the contrast reads from across a room. It is also popular for costume and character work, trim where high contrast is wanted, traditional craft and regalia, and educational collections - skunk is one of the pelts students always want to handle.

Harvested legally and ethically in the United States, professionally garment tanned for soft, workable leather.