History of Leather
The history of leather begins with the history of humankind. Leather was used for the earliest human clothing in cold climates, and there is even evidence of its use in prehistoric civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Around 400 BCE, the Egyptians and Hebrews developed vegetable tanning techniques. The Anglo-Saxons made their shields and belts, and wore sandals and pants from the same material when they went into battle.
Leathercraft arrived in Córdoba with Arab populations during the reign of Al-Andalus, who had perfected their techniques and designs. This type of craftsmanship came to be considered of very high quality.
Galicia was a pioneer in leathercraft, which by the 18th century was already considered a notable tradition in several areas of the region, and whose factory production began in the 19th century.
Leather production is one of the oldest trades in existence, and in an ingenious way, humans have shaped it to turn it into a series of useful and comfortable accessories.
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