The Birkin was made originally from box calf leather, which is a fine-grain leather, but bags in other types of leather were introduced later. For example, a bag made of togo leather, a pebbled leather that holds structure well and is more resistant to scratches, came out in 1997 and is now the more popular choice. Rare variations of the purse can be made from crocodile, alligator, lizard, and ostrich skin. The hardware is often made from 18-karat plated gold or palladium, although a few limited-edition versions feature 18-karat diamond-encrusted hardware.
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