Authentic Horse Rawhide with Hair — the Ultimate Choice for Crafting Ethnic Drums and Historical Reconstruction. Sound Tested by Centuries
Thanks to a unique manual technique, our rawhide horse parchment retains its natural hair. The production process excludes the use of any chemicals, as it is our core principle to preserve the naturalness and authenticity of both the material and its processing.
The rawhide is crafted by a professional tanner from a third-generation family that has been long honoring the traditions of leather craftsmanship. This guarantees the highest quality and authentic artisanal mastery.
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Properties of Horse Rawhide
High Strength: Horse Rawhide is one of the most durable types of hides due to its tightly interwoven fibers. This allowed for the creation of clothing and footwear that would serve its owner for many years. Furthermore, once dried, the rawhide becomes extremely tough, which is crucial for making shields.
Elasticity and Flexibility: Thanks to our special processing technique, the rawhide remains highly flexible and pliable, stretching well without cracking at the bends.
Porosity and Breathability: The horse rawhide is breathable, making it ideal for footwear and clothing.
Unique Texture: The hide available in our store retains the animal’s natural marks and scars, giving finished products a unique, “wild” appearance.
Magical Properties of Horse Rawhide
Strength and Endurance: In the traditions of many cultures, the horse was a symbol of speed and power. It was believed that through its hide, a person could adopt the animal’s properties. Thus, amulets made from horsehide were used to grant strength for hard work or long journeys.
Protection from Evil Spirits: In nomadic cultures, it was thought that the crackling sound produced by a rawhide whip could ward off evil spirits.
Journeying to Other Worlds: During communication with spirits, shamans often used drums covered in horse rawhide. Such a drum represented a steed, making it possible to travel to different worlds. Additionally, it was common to depict horses and riders on these drums, symbolizing tos — helper spirits and deities that played a significant role in the shaman’s ceremonial practice.
How is Horse Rawhide Used Today?
Historical Reenactment: Nomadic peoples made shields from horse rawhide because the material becomes incredibly hard and strong when dried — capable of stopping an arrow.
Creating Elite Harnesses: Tack made from this type of hide will serve its owner for decades.
Design: Accessories made from such material are highly valued for their unique texture and the story they tell.
Musical Instruments: Shamanic drums and other ethnic percussion instruments with a rawhide drumhead become a true friend for the owner — a faithful guide to other worlds and a healer for spiritual and emotional ailments.
