Genuine Caiman crocodile skins Our Caiman crocodile skins are farmed and processed by one of the top tanneries in South America. All of our crocodile skins have proper Cites and tags, which means they can be imported or exported legally. Based on how the skins are cut, the skins can show the veins of either the back or the belly of a crocodile. During the tanning process, the crocodile skins can be finished in several ways. Matte finished crocodile skins are simply dyed and then apply a protection layer on top. The shiny and metallic crocodile skins are glazed and polished after the skins are dyed. The matte crocodile skins are softer than shiny or metallic crocodile skins. Matte crocodile skins can be used for almost all handbag styles. Shiny and metallic crocodile skins are not recommended for hobo handbags or the styles with many pleats.