In Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, leather is not just a finished retail product — it is the result of a layered industrial chain. Raw hides move through processing clusters before reaching manufacturing units, where they are cut, finished, stitched, and assembled into various leather products, like, belts and accessories that serve everyday markets.The district’s leather identity is closely linked to the Banthar cluster, where raw hides are salted, chemically treated, drum-processed, and dried before becoming usable leather sheets. Only after this transformation can the material enter downstream manufacturing units.From Trading to ProductionRaksit Jaiswal, who runs Jaiswal Enterprises in Shuklaganj, began his journey as a trader in leather goods. Exposure to factory operations encouraged him to shift toward production, where he could control finish, durability, and delivery timelines.“Finish decides whether the customer returns,” he notes.While his unit does not tan hides, it works with processed leather sheets, focusing on converting them into finished belts through precision handling.Understanding Material and MarketJaiswal draws a clear distinction between genuine leather and synthetic substitutes. Skilled hands identify quality by touch, edge strength, and how the surface behaves after use. In the belt category, repeat orders depend heavily on how edges hold, whether the polish fades, and… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
