Japanese Asanoha Long Wallet Type 2 – Handmade Italian Buttero Leather Wallet

“Basic” Long Wallet Type2 – Limited Special Edition This is a special edition variation of the “Basic” Long Wallet Type2. Italian Buttero Leather, Asanoha Pattern Navy × Japanese Kip Leather Red Designed around the dimensions of a Japanese 10,000-yen bill, the “Basic” Long Wallet pursues ultimate compactness. This Type2 evolution is now adorned with the traditional Japanese motif, Asanoha (hemp leaf pattern), creating a distinctive limited specification. ⸻ ■ Exterior: Asanoha Pattern Navy The Asanoha motif, a geometric design passed down since the Heian period. Its dignified, repeating straight lines symbolize growth and protection. Engraved into deep Navy leather, the pattern subtly shifts expression as it catches the light, gaining richness and depth with age and use. ⸻ ■ Interior: Japanese Vegetable-Tanned Kip Leather Red The interior features premium domestic calf leather, vegetable-tanned and finished with a wax treatment. The Red revealed upon opening is both passionate and refined. Soft to the touch, it gradually develops a natural luster that seems to emerge from within. The contrast between the serene Navy exterior and the hidden Red interior reflects the aesthetic sensibility of its owner. ⸻ ■ Inspired by Taisho Roman An era when Western culture intertwined with Japanese tradition, giving birth to a new aesthetic — the Taisho period. Geometric Japanese motifs meet European leather craftsmanship, layered with contemporary curved design. Somehow nostalgic, yet undeniably modern. This piece embodies the atmosphere of Taisho Roman — a quiet sensuality and intelligence born from the harmony of East and West. ⸻ ■ The Evolution of Type2 • Horizontal card layout • 12 card pockets • Increased height and width by 5mm each for improved usability While maintaining one of the smallest profiles in its class, it achieves both capacity and ease of handling. ⸻ ■ Design Philosophy A bi-fold long wallet distilled to three essential elements: • Size • Usability • Aesthetic presence By eliminating excess, it fuses straight lines (Asanoha) with refined curves (structural design). Suitable for both suits and casual wear, it carries a quiet presence that naturally straightens the posture of its owner. ⸻ Specifications Size H 18.3 cm / W 9 cm / D 1.5 cm (closed) One of the most compact long wallets in its class. Engineered to the limit of usability, it fits neatly into a jacket pocket. Materials Leather: Italian Buttero (vegetable-tanned) / Japanese kip leather (waxed) Lining: Polyester shantung Hardware: YKK Excella zipper