Leather Hinge Business Card Holder: Brown × Natural

This card holder opens and closes with a two-row hinge made entirely from leather and thread. The generous use of Tochigi leather creates a pleasing thickness and a rounded finish on the edges. The distinctive leather hinge is crafted using a unique, self-researched method. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by meticulous filing of each tooth to ensure a perfect fit. The exterior is a rich brown, while the interior is a natural, undyed shade. This is a bicolour design, combining two distinct leathers. The brown features a lustrous aniline finish, and the natural is a supple, vegetable-tanned leather with a smooth texture. Both are vegetable-tanned leathers, known for their exceptional aging potential. There are four pockets. Inside, you'll find two pockets in addition to the main compartment with gussets for your business cards. There is also a versatile pocket on the exterior. Please avoid getting the leather wet, as this can cause stains. If water does come into contact with the leather, gently dampen the entire surface with a soft towel or sponge to help prevent water spots from forming. No special leather creams or oils are needed for care. Simply brush off any dust. Unlike shoes or bags, this card holder doesn't experience the same stress from daily use, and the hinge mechanism prevents the leather from creasing repeatedly. The natural oils from your fingertips are sufficient for its upkeep. As this is a vegetable-tanned cowhide, celebrated for its aging qualities, we hope you'll enjoy watching it develop a beautiful patina over years, even decades. 【About Tochigi Leather】 With its natural pores and grain still visible, Tochigi leather carries a faint, subtle aroma when brought close. "Tochigi Leather," which showcases the natural charm of cowhide, is tanned from raw hide into leather by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. This is a top-grade cowhide, meticulously tanned through a 20-step process passed down since the company's founding in 1937, using natural tannins extracted from mimosa bark without harmful chemicals. "Tochigi Leather," prized for its natural grain, is highly regarded not only domestically but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. 【The Symbol of Tochigi Leather: The Red Tag】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for creations made with 100% Tochigi leather. At "Your Side Door," we attach the "Red Tag," the symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to all works priced over 3000 yen. Indeed, all our creations utilize Tochigi leather. As fellow residents of Tochigi 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 Vegetable-Tanned Leather) ・Thread: Linen ・Thickness (folded): Approx. 1.6 cm ・Height (folded): Approx. 11.0 cm ・Width (folded): Approx. 7.3 cm ・Capacity of main card pocket: Approx. 5.5 mm (holds approx. 25 standard business cards) ・Weight: Approx. 45 grams *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 variations in colour, blood vessel marks, natural creases, healed scratches, insect bite marks, iron residue blackening, and remnants of hair follicles. We use natural leathers, such as natural undyed and aniline-finished leathers, where these characteristics of genuine leather are particularly pronounced. *The colours in the images may appear different depending on the lighting conditions during photography and the display settings of your device. *As each item is handmade and unique, there may be slight variations in shape, as well as minor imperfections such as inconspicuous scratches or colour inconsistencies.