| SADDLE LEATHER |
As used in the manufacture of harness and saddlery, this is a vegetable tanned cattlehide. The leather is usually a tan shade, is produced in various thicknesses and is also used outside the saddlery trade for leather goods of various types. In connection with other tannages, the term should be used to specify the leather as "saddle color," "saddle shade," or "saddle finish." "California Saddle Leather" is a registered trade name restricted to leather tanned by a tanner located in the State of California. |
| SHARKSKIN |
Genuine sharkskin leather is made from the top grain of the hides of certain species of sharks and is used principally in shoes, belts, wristwatch straps, luggage, fine leather goods and for industrial purposes. It has varying, natural grain markings, or fine, smooth mesh like grain similar to pin seal. The term "sharkskin leather" should not be applied to other leathers, such as horse butts, embossed with shark grain. |
| SPLIT |
A term used to describe the under portion of a hide or skin, split into two or more thicknesses. Devoid of a natural grain, it may be either sueded or pigment finished and embossed. Under ruling of the Federal Trade Commission, a split must be so marked and cannot be called "genuine leather" or "genuine cowhide." |
| SAFFIAN |
A grain embossed into leather which gives a crosshatched texture to the leather surface. |
| SATCHEL |
A large handbag that closes at the top, has a top carrying handle, and most notably has a triangular side profile. |
| SATIN |
Satin is a fabric that has a lustrous face and dull back. |
| SEQUINS |
A small plate of metal or plastic used for ornamentation on fabrics. A sequin has a small hole in the centre so it can be attached with thread to the fabric, strung with other sequins and/or beads. |
| SERIAL NUMBER |
A unique number that is stamped or printed on a tag usually located on the interior of a handbag or wallet. This number, assigned by the handbag designer can prove authenticity, and can also indicate the design line of the handbag, the date it was made, and even the location of where it was manufactured or location of the boutique (or authorized dealer) it was sold from. |
| SHOULDER BAG |
Any style handbag that is looped over the shoulder by a strap and carried on the shoulder using this strap. |
| SHOULDER GUARD |
A piece attached to a shoulder strap that pads or distributes the weight of the bag and its contents. |
| SHOULDER STRAP |
A long belt-like strap attached to a handbag that enables the bag to be carried on the shoulder. |
| SIGNATURE LOGO |
A characteristic mark that has attained popularity and recognition, and identifies the maker, designer, or manufacturer of a handbag or fashion accessory. It is a stylized version of the designer's name or initials, and is usually instantly identified as belonging to that particular designer. |
| SILK BROCADE |
Silk brocade is a lustrous and tough textile produced by silkworms. It is characterized by raised designs or patterns in gold or silver. |
| SLING BAG |
A soft sided shoulder bag that has one end of the shoulder strap attached to the top of the bag, and the other end attached to the bottom of the bag. |
| SNAKE SKIN |
A leather made from the skin of snakes. The skins vary widely in colours, and patterns, and have a "flaky" texture. |
| SNAP |
A closure device use for bags, watches and other fashion accessories. |
| STRAW |
The classic straw handbags are made of willow, rattan, or corn husk, and are usually hand woven into rigid shapes. More modern straws are soft and cloth-like. |
