Women's Carpincho Leather Gloves

Carpincho is the South American capybara: hide marked by visible round pores arranged in distinct triplets, water-resistant, soft to the touch. Hunted under regulated quotas, supplied in small lots, made into a few dozen pairs a year. Hand-stitched in Naples since 1930, lined in cashmere.

Other rare hides: Men's Carpincho, our Bespoke service for custom requests.

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    $289.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is carpincho leather?

Carpincho is the South American capybara, the world's largest rodent. Its hide produces a leather marked by visible round pores arranged in clusters of three, soft to the touch and notably water-resistant. Hunted under regulated quotas, supplied in small lots.

Why are the pores in groups of three?

Capybara hair grows in tight clusters of three follicles. When the hide is tanned and finished, the empty follicle marks remain as the visible round pores. The pattern is unmistakable and verifies authenticity.

Is carpincho hunted ethically?

Carpincho is hunted under regulated quotas in Argentina, Paraguay and parts of Brazil to manage population density. The hides are by-products of the regulated cull. We work with European glovemakers' suppliers who source from licensed operations.

How do I care for carpincho gloves?

Carpincho is naturally water-resistant, more so than nappa, so light rain is manageable. Avoid prolonged soaking. Blot dry with a soft cloth if wet, air-dry at room temperature, condition lightly with leather cream once a season.

What size should I order?

Measure the circumference of your dominant hand at the knuckles. View the women's size guide for the full method. Carpincho softens but doesn't stretch significantly; pick your true size.

Women's carpincho leather gloves

Women's Carpincho Leather Gloves

Capybara hide, distinct grain

Carpincho is the South American capybara, the world's largest rodent. Its hide produces a leather distinguished by visible round pores arranged in clusters of three, water-resistant, soft to the touch, and rare on the global market. We process small lots into a few dozen pairs each year.

Why the triplet pores: Capybara hair grows in groups of three, leaving the characteristic clustered marks on the finished leather. The grain pattern is unmistakable; once you know to look for it, you'll spot a carpincho glove from across a room.

Hunting and supply: Carpincho is hunted under regulated quotas in Argentina, Paraguay and parts of Brazil to manage population density. The hides are tanned locally and shipped to European glovemakers in small lots. Annual production is tied to quotas; we work with what reaches Naples.

Why pick carpincho: For the grain itself, for the rarity, for the soft-but-water-resistant feel that no other leather replicates. Lined in cashmere, hand-stitched, made to last as long as your nappa pair while looking like nothing else in the closet.