Who uses Chamois?

I just received my copy of 'Smoke Rings and Roundelays'. It is in nice condition for a 1924 printed book. I want to keep it that way and was looking for a way to wrap it and protect it while it is riding in my satchel. I considered options and came up with a piece of chamois. I ordered some from ebay and intend to pick up another piece this week from Walmart or the auto parts store.

That idea triggered another... making bags for my pipes from chamois. It is easy to work and just feels nice. It should protect the pipes nicely.

I will post pics of the results when I get the chamois.
Anyone else use this leather?
Oh, the satchel. I bought a horse hide leather satchel/brief case years ago while working in Colombia. It is a great bag. I just uncovered it in storage while packing stuff for our house move. It will become my new 'man purse' to carry all the 'possibles' with me.
Pics later this week I hope.

Jay, no, i am just using it as a wrapper to protect the book while it is riding in a pocket in my briefcase. The book is rather fragile, being a lot older than i.
Al, real chamois is a goat/small deer, but I suspect the stuff being sold is usually sheep. All are very similar when prepared as a 'chamois'. They are tumbled until soft and pliable. I am still waiting for the Chinese ones to arrive. The little skin I got from Walmart is fine, but the others should be large enough to make something out of.

I got the Chinese chamois skins today. Good price, nice leather and fairly large. Score!