Paperback (A6) Size Leather Book Cover with Hinge - Brown

This is a leather book cover for paperback books, designed to open with a unique hinge. It's crafted using only leather and thread, with absolutely no metal hardware. It can also be used as a cover for A6 size planners, such as the Hobonichi Techo. The striking leather hinge is made using a method that has been meticulously researched. After intricate cutting and shaping, each "tooth" of the hinge is carefully shaved down to achieve a precise interlocking fit. While possessing a distinctive appearance, it evokes an antique feel reminiscent of old books. The material is a thick, 2mm vegetable-tanned Tochigi leather, a cowhide renowned for its beautiful aging properties. The lustrous top grain is a signature of aniline-dyed leather. When holding two paperback books, a slim strap near the spine can be used for a secure closure. 【About Tochigi Leather】 This leather retains the natural markings of the animal, such as pores and blood vessels, and carries a faint, pleasant aroma when brought close. "Tochigi Leather," which showcases the natural charm of cowhide, is tanned from "hide" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. It's a vegetable-tanned, undyed leather made using tannins extracted from mimosa bark, without harmful chemicals. It undergoes a meticulous 20-step tanning process passed down since the company's founding in 1937, resulting in a premium cowhide. "Tochigi Leather," celebrated for its natural grain, is highly regarded not only domestically but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. 【The Red Tag: A Mark of Tochigi Leather】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for use on creations made with 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we attach the "red tag," a symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to creations priced at 3000 yen or more. However, all our products are made using "Tochigi Leather." As a fellow establishment in Tochigi Prefecture, we proudly craft our items with 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 • Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, aniline finish) • Thread: Linen • Size: Paperback size • Thickness: Approx. 6mm (at thickest point) • Vertical length: Approx. 16.5 cm • Horizontal length: Approx. 12 cm • Spine width (inner diameter): Approx. 3.3 cm (2.1 cm) 【Japan Leather Award 2024】 In 2024, Your Side Door was nominated as a "Selected Work" eligible for the Grand Prix selection at the Japan Leather Award, and was presented with 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 such cases, we will inform you of the estimated remake time and inquire about your preference for cancellation. *The leather used is not coated with pigments on the grain surface. Therefore, it may exhibit variations in color, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles (tiger marks), healed scars, insect bite marks, blackening from iron residue, and remnants of hair follicles. We specifically use natural or aniline-finished leathers within vegetable-tanned cowhide where such characteristics of natural leather are prominently expressed. *The colors in the posted images may differ depending on the lighting conditions during photography and your display settings. *As each item is individually handcrafted, slight variations in shape, minor scratches, or color unevenness may be present.