Eel Skin yields a leather that is softer, more durable and far more elegant than any other luxury skin… This is fine leather has been used to create a line of men’s and women’s accessories that instill a pride of ownership. Holes alongside the stitching of Eel Skins are natural openings of the eel, used to expel excess oil, and in no way affect the structural quality of the skin. They are visible due to the tanning process, and this visibility will fade with use. - Elan of California