Hermes BirkinOffered exclusively at the JaneFinds + Christie's Handbags Online: Summer in the City Auction July 14 28 Around the turn of the century, Herms developed an unusual dyeing process which they applied to buffalo leather for a wholly new and exciting effect. Through a special treatment, they were able to dye the naturally pebbled leather twice in succession, with white and a contrasting color creating a spotted pattern along the grain. Absolutely covered