History of Galuchat (stingray skin) Leather

Beautiful and sparkling galuchat leather.

It is a rare jewel leather that has been secretly loved by the aristocrats and royalty of the era.

We take a closer look at the history of galuchat leather, which continues to be loved by celebrities around the world.

Development as a treasured possession of the French aristocracy

Galuchat was greatly developed by a Frenchman in the 18th century. The Frenchman's name was Jean-Claude Galuchat. Galuchat, who was a first-rate craftsman who made sword hilts and sheaths in galuchat, became famous for his use of galuchat in the production of furniture and accessories, which caught the attention of the then King Louis XV of France, who produced a large collection for the nobility. This is why Galuchat is also called "Galuchat" in honor of him. The Galuchat (Galuchat) was sublimated as a work of art loved by many aristocrats.

The Arabian Nights of eternity. It is a longing for life force and strength.

Galuchats developed in the 18th century. However, its origins can be traced back to the Persian Empire, which reached its height of prosperity in BC. It is supple yet boasts great durability. The surface, which looks as if it is covered with tiny natural stones, is non-slip. It is said that it was often used to decorate sword handles and parts of armor. Above all, the galuchat, whose tail hook can kill a man, is as awe-inspiring as a tiger or a crocodile. It is said that the galuchat, which can kill a person with its tail hook, is an object of awe, just like tigers and crocodiles. It is believed that they were decorated to borrow their power.

Riding the Silk Road

The Silk Road, a long journey from ancient Arabia (Persia) to Japan It arrived in Japan around the 6th century during the Kofun period. It was called "sharkskin" or "kairagi" (plum blossom skin). It was used for sword handles as in Persia.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), court carpenters, who took notice of its graininess and durability, began to use it as a file. In the Edo period (1603-1867), craftsmen who were inspired by it utilized it as a grater. Unlike metal, the sharkskin grater does not spoil the flavor. It is still used as a high-class grater in many Japanese-style restaurants.

Galuchats have actually been used for a variety of purposes. Despite its long history, its uses have been limited. It is now only introduced to a limited number of customers, such as the haute couture. It is only known to those in the know. We were fascinated by its wonderful characteristics and beautiful expression, and established LONVA. We are now thinking back to the time of eternity, and hope that many people will love our products. We hope that many people will love it. We will carve out a new history of Galuchat that many people will love.

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