Description
Beautiful navy blue stingray belt by Hidetoshi. Genuine polished stingray leather (exotic leather of sea ray, related to sharks; polished stingray skin is buffed smooth and lacquered making it softer, smoother and finer looking), metal buckle, back side of the belt in brown calfskin leather.
Measurements: Total length 100 cm (39.37 inches), Width: 2.8 cm (1.10 inches). Buckle width: 3.8 cm (1,49 inches). The belt holes are at: 36.67 in, 33.66 in, 34.64 in, 35.62 in, 36.61 in / 83cm cm, 85.5 cm, 88 cm, 90.5 cm, 93 cm as measured from the end of the belt not including the buckle.
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Skin of stings and sharks is also called ‘shagreen’ and was originally used to rub, polish or file. A master leatherworker in the court of Louis XV (Jean-Claude Galuchat) first popularized the use of stingray leather, using it as veneer on a variety of items including sheaths, wig cases, perfume flacons, sewing and snuff boxes.
The qualities for which this fine leather is valued are also what make it so difficult to work with. Its combination of extreme hardness and elastic softness requires great patience and skill to produce quality products.
