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THE STORY STARTS WITH A PAIR OF LEATHER BOOTS
At an estate sale in England during 1973 Mr. Marley Hodgson stumbled upon the long
forgotten leather boots and belts of a Ghurka Commanding Officer. Although these
pieces had been subjected to decades of punishing treatment, they were in surprisingly
good condition. Inspired by the lasting quality and patina of this leather, Mr.
Hodgson returned to America and developed Ghurka leather - exceedingly supple leather
that looks and feels like no other.
In 1975, he introduced the world to the Original Collection - six completely handcrafted
Ghurka leather and twill bags that remain cornerstones of the collection today.
Over the years Ghurka's signature chestnut leather has been modernized, refreshed
and refined. Flawless skins now come to Ghurka from Europe's best tanneries. Old
school artisans enhance every piece they make with subtle handcrafted touches and
discreetly beautiful hardware. And at Ghurka's workshops in Europe and America,
every handbag, briefcase, satchel and piece of luggage is buffed and polished by
hand - the final touch before it's sent off into the world to begin a brilliant
new adventure.
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