Pentagonal Leather Cup Sleeve Brown

A luxurious cup sleeve made from Tochigi Leather. This sleeve is designed to fit standard paper cups. Please refer to photos 1-3 for examples of use. ・Photo 1 shows a Starbucks Short size. ・Photo 2 shows a Seven Cafe Regular size. ・Photo 3 shows a common 205ml (7oz) paper cup. Its unique design is created by joining five pieces of leather with baseball stitching. All stitching is done by hand. The handle is approximately 8mm thick, providing a firm and stable grip, making it comfortable to hold even with hot coffee or tea. I personally use paper cups every day and created this sleeve because I wanted something that was both easy to use and visually appealing. It was initially made for my atelier, but after customers at the atelier expressed interest when I used it to serve coffee, I decided to offer it for sale. The vibrant luster is characteristic of aniline-finished leather, achieving a glossy, wet-look finish on the grain while preserving the leather's natural texture. In case of spills, please wipe them up quickly with a tissue. If you notice a spill after it has dried, it's best not to try and force it off by rubbing, as this will help maintain its pristine appearance. The stain will gradually become less noticeable with age. Leather oils or creams are generally not necessary. The natural oils from your hands are sufficient for conditioning. If the leather becomes very dry, apply a thin layer of delicate cream. We hope you enjoy its simple appearance, soft touch, and the beautiful caramel-colored patina it develops over time. Why not elevate your everyday coffee break with this exquisite leather sleeve, a testament to fine craftsmanship? 【About Tochigi Leather】 Even the pores and blood vessel marks from its time as a living creature are preserved, releasing a faint, pleasant aroma when you bring it close. "Tochigi Leather," which showcases the natural charm of genuine cowhide, is tanned from "hide" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. (Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture). It is vegetable-tanned Tochigi Leather, tanned using tannins extracted from mimosa tree bark, without the use of harmful chemicals. This premium cowhide undergoes a meticulous 20-step tanning process passed down since the company's founding in 1937. Renowned for its natural grain, "Tochigi Leather" is highly regarded not only domestically but also by top overseas apparel manufacturers. 【The Red Tag: A Mark of Tochigi Leather】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for creations made from 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we attach the "red tag," the mark of "Tochigi Leather," to works priced over 3000 yen. However, all our creations exclusively use "Tochigi Leather." As a company located in the same prefecture, we proudly craft all our products from 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 ・Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Aniline Finish) ・Thread: Linen ・Size: For 7oz cups ・Weight: Approximately 23 grams 【Japan Leather Award 2024】 In 2024, Your Side Door was nominated as a "Selected Work" for the Japan Leather Award, making it eligible for the Grand Prix selection. A commemorative plaque was awarded. *While we take the utmost care in inventory management, there may be instances of items selling out due to in-person sales at our atelier. In the event of an item being out of stock, 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. Therefore, it may exhibit color variations, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles from growth, minor scratches, insect bite marks, blackening from iron traces, and remnants of hair follicles. We use natural leather finishes, such as natural (undyed) and aniline finishes, which prominently display these characteristics inherent to genuine leather among vegetable-tanned cowhides. *The colors in the posted images may differ depending on the lighting conditions during photography and your display settings. *As all items are handmade and unique, there may be slight variations in shape, minor imperfections, or subtle color inconsistencies.