【Made to Order】Italian Leather Pueblo + Maya Hand-Sewn Bifold Wallet - Blue Brown

【Made to Order】 This item is made to order. You can specify details such as the thread color. Delivery will take approximately 10 days. Please contact us for more information. This luxurious bifold wallet is made using Pueblo leather from Italy's Badarassi company and Maya leather from Il Ponte company. Both are characterized by a finishing process called "ginzuri," where the grain (the surface of the leather) is unevenly scratched after tanning and dyeing. The exterior is Pueblo in Petrolo. The interior is Maya in Testamoro. The stitching is a calming blue, meticulously hand-sewn one stitch at a time. ============================== Size: 11x9x3cm Card Pockets: 3 Coin Pocket: 1 Bill Compartment: 1 Leather Used Pueblo (Badarassi, Italy) Maya (Il Ponte, Italy) ============================== ***Important Notes on Pueblo/Maya Leather*** The images shown are samples. The pattern resulting from the scratching process will vary for each piece. ***General Precautions*** As natural leather is used, there may be variations such as wrinkles, scratches, pores, or marks from blood vessels, which are characteristics inherent to the material. Due to the handmade nature, there may be slight size variations of a few millimeters. https://leatherworks.studio-kokopelli.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/c360215be564a58738d284d4c9c9d34b.jpg The Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium was established in 1994 in the Tuscany region of Italy. Currently, 19 tanneries are members of this non-profit organization. Member tanneries adhere to traditional methods, dedicating time and care to produce and supply high-quality vegetable-tanned leather. The Consortium's Philosophy (from the Consortium's website) Made in Tuscany The Consortium's headquarters are located in an area along the Arno River, midway between Florence and Pisa in Tuscany. The production district is at the forefront of both technological and managerial advancements, and member tanneries operate in harmony with the environment. Strictly Controlled Quality Upon joining the Consortium, tanneries commit to undergoing regular checks to ensure compliance with manufacturing regulations. These checks are carried out by ICEC (Institute for the Certification of Leather Goods), an independent certification body. Metal-Free The manufacturing processes of member tanneries have been metal-free for a long time. This is because they use raw materials based on the centuries-old tradition of vegetable tanning. Through manufacturing processes that embody the principles of sustainability and circularity, natural products rooted in tradition are born. No Animals Are Killed to Obtain Leather The raw hides used by tanneries are sourced from cattle raised for food. These cattle are raised in European countries that comply with EU regulations regarding animal husbandry. Tanneries utilize by-products from the food industry, preventing waste and transforming them into beautiful products. Natural Raw Materials The tanning process is carried out using natural tannins of plant origin. Unlike synthetic materials, these tannins are derived from renewable resources and are valued for their excellent antioxidant, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties. Environmental Certification The Tuscan leather tanning district is the only one in Italy to be EMAS (Eco-management and Audit Scheme) certified. This certification scheme is a tool promoted by the EU to encourage the implementation of responsible environmental strategies. Social Responsibility The Consortium adopts the guidelines of ISO 26000, the international standard for social responsibility, placing respect for the environment and human rights, transparency, and legality at its core as conditions for using the "Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather" trademark. Legal Compliance The Consortium complies with all relevant Italian and European legislation. It constantly strives to ensure the protection of human health, plant and animal species, and the landscape and architectural and cultural heritage of the region. Labor Ethics The Consortium and its member tanneries comply with current legislation regarding worker health and safety, employment contracts, and wages, and do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion. Circular Economy Tanneries belonging to the Consortium utilize the Consortium's centralized wastewater treatment facility. This facility is checked by the relevant authorities, ensuring the proper treatment and purification of wastewater generated during the process. In line with the principles of the circular economy—recover, recycle, reuse—waste generated at various stages of production is treated and converted into materials that can be utilized by other industries.