The diagram details the process of making leather products. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the process of producing leather goods.

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, there are 11 stages in the process, beginning with the drying of animal skin and culminating in the production of various leather goods.

Firstly

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, animal

skins

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are hung on a rope and dried under the sun for several days. Once dried, the

skins

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are delivered to a factory by truck. In the following stage, the hides are washed in a mixture of water and lime to remove dirt and restore moisture to the skin.

Next,

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the washed

skins

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are soaked in lime to remove any remaining fur and fat. After that, the

skins

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are flattened to create a smooth surface. The next stage involves tanning, where the

skins

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are soaked in a mixture of water and vegetable matter to preserve them and make them durable for long-term use. After tanning, the

skins

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are polished using rollers to make them smooth and shiny.

Finally

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, the processed leather is delivered to another factory, where it is used to manufacture products

such

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as shoes, handbags, and balls.