Deerskin is leather made from the hide of a deer. After a deer is hunted, its skin can be carefully removed, cleaned, and treated through a process called tanning to create a soft, durable material that lasts for years.

Many Native American peoples were masters at working with deerskin, creating everything from moccasins and clothing to bags and shelter covers. They developed sophisticated tanning methods using the deer's own brain matter, which contains natural oils that make the leather incredibly soft.

Modern craftspeople still value deerskin for making high-quality leather goods, though it's more expensive than more common leathers.