paste-grained roan
A tanned grain split of a sheepskin, split while
in the limed state. When in the finishing stage, a
flour paste is applied to the flesh side, which
causes the skin to plump, enabling it to take a
bright cross or straight grain. The flesh split is
either tanned or converted into parchment.
Paste-grained roan is sometimes referred to as
"French morocco. " (335 )
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