May 8 (UPI) --When it came to selecting bones for leather-making tools, Neanderthals were surprisingly choosy. New archaeological analysis shows Neanderthals preferentially selected bovine rib bones ...

Neanderthals were the first humans in Europe to use specialised bone tools. The discovery suggests a higher level of complexity in Neanderthal society and could even mean that modern humans learnt ...

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A new study is presenting archeological evidence of the oldest known bone tools used for making clothes. The tools, found in a cave in Morocco, suggest humans were skinning animals for fur to wear as ...

Discoveries in a Moroccan cave have provided a rare look at how Stone Age people may have turned animal skins into clothing. Bone tools, including hide scrapers and stone-tool sharpeners, were ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Leathermaking is a traditional craft that anyone can learn, and making a custom ...

The art and technique of leather repair allows for creativity, keeps old gear out of the landfill, and saves money. Whether you’re reviving a favorite belt, repairing a worn dog collar, buffing ...