nappa

American  

[nap-uh, nah-puh] / ˈnæp ə, ˈnɑ pə /

Or napa

noun

1. a very soft glove leather made from the skin of a sheep, kid, or goat.

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nappa British  

/ ˈnæpə /

noun

1. a soft leather, used in gloves and clothes, made from sheepskin, lambskin, or kid

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Etymology

Origin of nappa

1895–1900; named after Napa, California

Example Sentences

Our CX-90’s smallness and fineness continued inside, with the intimate cockpit and cabin wrapped in exquisite Nappa hides, blonde maple wood trim, polished metals and textiles chosen for their home-country narratives.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nappa leather upholstery comes in a choice of two colors, black and snow-white, what Mazda calls “Japanese premium.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In Italian nappa leather, this petite clutch can corral her euro coins—and store international currency between trips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Featuring the brand’s classic woven nappa leather, this new launch from Bottega Veneta is the elevated yet classic everyday bag of your dreams.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sport Prestige’s alpha-swagger is the intricately quilted Nappa leather upholstery, its puzzlework of seams outlined with contrasting piping and double stitching—an orange the company calls “Magma” but you may know better as “DOT Vest.”

From The Wall Street Journal