Our modernized version of Shagreen is the finest quality leather,
embossed with the rough, granular pattern of the stingray.
For hundreds of years, shagreen was crafted from shark or stingray
hides. The stingray is covered with round, closely set bumps
resembling small pearls. A beautiful material which also offered an
excellent grip—it was used in Asia to embellish the sword handles and
sheaths of samurai warriors. In the 18th century, it came into fashion in
the court of Louis XV of France, where it was a popular finish on toilette
items such as snuff boxes and wig cases. Our modernized version
of Shagreen is the finest quality leather, embossed with the rough,
granular pattern of the stingray. The texture and tonal quality of this
superb, exotic material make it truly unique.
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