Leather Hinge Business Card Holder: Red Leather and Golden Stitching

This is a business card case that opens and closes with a two-row hinge crafted only from leather and thread. The generous use of Tochigi Leather has resulted in a rich thickness and a rounded edge on the leather's cut surfaces. The distinctive leather hinge is a result of our proprietary research and manufacturing process. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by the painstaking manual process of filing each individual tooth to achieve a perfect fit. Discovering that the combination of red and gold is considered very auspicious in Taiwan, we have stitched vibrant red leather with golden thread. The red is a richly finished aniline leather. It is vegetable-tanned leather, said to offer the most enjoyable aging process. There are four pockets. Inside, in addition to a gusseted pocket for your business card stock, there are two more pockets. An additional versatile pocket is also available on the outside. Please avoid getting the leather wet, as it can cause stains. If it does get wet, gently dab the entire surface with a soft towel or sponge to help prevent water spots. No special care is required with leather creams or oils. Dust can be brushed away. As there is no stress from use like with shoes or bags, and the hinge mechanism prevents the leather from becoming fatigued from repeated folding, the natural oils from your fingertips are sufficient for gradual conditioning. As this is Tochigi Leather, renowned for its long-lasting vegetable tanning process, we hope you will enjoy its gradual transformation into a deeply flavorful hue over several years or even decades. [About Tochigi Leather] With its pores and vein marks still visible as evidence of its former life, it carries a subtle, pleasant aroma when brought close to the nose. "Tochigi Leather," which conveys the natural charm of raw cowhide, is tanned by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. (Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture) from "hide" to "leather." It is a premium cowhide tanned using a full vegetable tanning process with tannins extracted from mimosa bark, without the use of harmful chemicals. This meticulous process, passed down since the company's founding in 1937, involves 20 detailed steps. The "Tochigi Leather," celebrated for its natural grain, is highly regarded not only in Japan but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. [Regarding the Tochigi Leather Red Tag] The red tag is exclusively permitted for use on creations made with 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we affix the "red tag," the mark of "Tochigi Leather," to works valued at 3000 yen or more. However, all our creations exclusively use "Tochigi Leather." As we are located in the same prefecture, we proudly craft all our items using 100% "Tochigi Leather." [Specifications] ・Outer Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Aniline finish) ・Inner Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Natural undyed leather) ・Thread: Linen ・Thickness (folded): Approx. 1.6 cm ・Length (folded): Approx. 11.0 cm ・Width (folded): Approx. 7.3 cm ・Capacity of stock pocket: Approx. 5.5 mm (approx. 25 standard business cards) ・Weight: Approx. 45 grams [Japan Leather Award 2024] In 2024, Your Side Door was nominated as a "Selected Work" for the Grand Prix selection at the Japan Leather Awards, receiving a commemorative plaque. *While we take the utmost care in inventory management, items may occasionally be out of stock due to simultaneous sales at our atelier. In the event of an out-of-stock item, we will inform you of the estimated remake time and inquire about your preference for cancellation. *The leather used is not coated with pigment on the grain surface; therefore, it may exhibit color variations, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles, minor abrasions, insect bite marks, blackening from iron content, and remnants of hair follicles. We use natural and aniline-finished leathers within vegetable-tanned cowhide, where such characteristics of natural leather are prominently displayed. *The color of the displayed images may vary depending on the lighting conditions during photography and your display settings. *As each item is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind, there may be slight variations in shape, as well as minor, inconspicuous scratches or color inconsistencies.