Both Kardiel's Full Aniline and Semi Aniline leather are the highest quality grade of cow leather. In most cases the origin of our leather and cows is Italy. Both our Full and Semi Aniline options are from the top layer of the hide. Our Full Aniline has all of the natural grain markings, including scars and stretch marks present. Our Semi Aniline leather options have a protective pigmented wax layer buffed into the surface to even out the overall color and conceal noticeable markings and scars. Full Aniline leather has more color variation from side to side and will patina (scuff up) faster than our Semi Aniline leather. Our Semi aniline leather may give you a couple extra second to wipe up spills as the wax treatment seals the surface some to moisture.