Horse Hide (Shinki Hikaku product)

The horsehide used in Inception is from Shinki Hikaku.

Shinki Hikaku is a leather manufacturer highly acclaimed worldwide for its long-cultivated techniques and thorough quality control.

The unique suppleness and moderate firmness of horse leather, as well as its deepening character with use, make it an ideal material for everyday bags.

Shinki Hikaku's horsehide is light yet dense in fiber, offering a pleasant texture from the moment you touch it. It develops a unique character over time with each owner.

As mentioned in the video, it is finished with vegetable tanning using plant-derived tannins.
Shinki Hikaku has pit vats that allow the tannins to slowly penetrate the fibers.

Submerging the leather in the tannin vats for a long time results in densely tightened fibers, producing leather with both durability and beauty.

This manufacturing method, which relies on time and effort rather than chemical agents, maximizes the leather's inherent texture, offering a natural appearance and rich aging over time.

While this process is the antithesis of efficiency, it is precisely why it creates unparalleled depth and presence.

The texture felt the moment you hold it, and the increasing luster and character with use.
Each piece evolves with the owner's time, transforming into a unique expression.