Hand-Dyed, Hand-Stitched Leather Paperback Cover: Fern

This book cover is crafted with a modeled fern design, meticulously hand-dyed and hand-stitched. It accommodates standard paperback books, including those from Hayakawa Bunko, up to approximately 2cm in thickness. While leather book covers are often made from a single piece of leather, this cover features a two-layer construction: vegetable-tanned cowhide for the exterior and soft sheepskin for the interior. The top and bottom edges are further reinforced with the outer cowhide, ensuring exceptional durability. As you use it, the leather will gradually soften and develop a supple, familiar feel. Its hue will deepen over time, acquiring a rich, caramel-like patina. This piece is ideal for those who appreciate owning and cherishing an item for a long time. The vegetable-tanned cowhide used is a byproduct of the meat industry, utilizing raw hides. The tanning agents employed are compliant with European environmental standards, free from nonylphenol, which is known to impact the global environment. This leather is processed domestically (in Himeji) using these eco-conscious methods. (Non-metal, Non-aldehyde, Non-nonylphenol) *The item is wrapped in tissue paper and tied with paper string, offering a relaxed yet refined presentation that is suitable for gifting. If you require a gift bag for presentation, please let us know, and we will be happy to include one. Dimensions: 249mm (width) x 169mm (height) when open Materials: Exterior: Vegetable-tanned cowhide, Interior: Sheepskin, Thread: Vinymo Weight: 65g *Vegetable-tanned leather will naturally develop a warmer, brownish tone with use. This color change is particularly noticeable with lighter dye colors. *Please note that natural leather may exhibit variations such as wrinkles and minor scratches. *The actual product color may vary slightly from the images displayed. *In cases of dark dyes, please be mindful of potential color transfer through friction when the leather is damp. Your understanding of these points is greatly appreciated.