bag restoration: coconut oil for leather goods

this may sound a little too unconventional, but trust me, it will be your next go-to leather conditioner.  this "miracle" product is pretty cheap and might be easily available at your kitchen pantry.  what am i talking about?  coconut oil, of course!

different kinds of oil are being used for decades by professional leather craftsmen.  using them will not rot the stitches or cause deterioration of the leather.  coconut oil has large molecules and high content of saturated fats, therefore it is less likely to go rancid easily.

here is a vintage maurice lacroix grained leather bag that requires deep conditioning.

others would tell you to use absolutely the littlest amount as possible. personally though, i would like to apply the oil liberally.  simply wipe the excess with cotton rag.

vintage maurice lacroix bag after coconut oil.

use excess coconut oil on rag to polish the hardware.

special note:

- use only cold pressed virgin coconut oil.

- try first on inconspicuous part of your leather goods.

- warm coconut oil with your palms, then massage it deep into the leather.

- wipe excess oil.  this is to prevent oil stain from happening.

- do not use on patent or suede leather.

- you can use it safely on coated canvas and exotic leather.

- use with caution on light colored leather goods.