Leather Hinge Business Card Holder: Red Leather and Golden Stitching

This business card holder opens and closes with a two-row hinge crafted solely from leather and thread. The generous use of Tochigi leather results in a satisfying thickness and a rounded edge, a hallmark of fine leatherwork. The distinctive leather hinge is a result of our proprietary research and development. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by meticulous hand-carving of each "tooth" to ensure a perfect fit. Learning that the combination of red and gold is considered highly auspicious in Taiwan, we've paired a lustrous red leather with golden stitching. The red leather features a vibrant aniline finish. It's vegetable-tanned leather, renowned for its exceptional aging potential. There are four pockets. Inside, you'll find two pockets, including one with a gusset for storing your business cards. An additional versatile pocket is located on the exterior. Please avoid getting the leather wet, as it can cause stains. If it does get wet, gently dab the entire surface with a soft towel or sponge to help prevent water spots. No special care products like leather creams or oils are needed. Dust can be removed with a brush. Unlike shoes or bags, this item doesn't experience the stress of daily use, and the hinge mechanism prevents the leather from creasing or becoming worn. The natural oils from your fingertips are sufficient for its care. As this is vegetable-tanned cowhide, celebrated for its beautiful aging properties, we hope you'll enjoy watching it develop a rich, nuanced color over several years, even decades. 【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 inherent beauty of cowhide, is tanned from "hide" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi Prefecture. It's a vegetable-tanned, undyed leather made using tannins extracted from mimosa bark, without the use of harmful chemicals. This premium cowhide is crafted through a meticulous 20-step process passed down since the company's founding in 1937. Renowned for its natural grain, "Tochigi Leather" is highly acclaimed not only domestically but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. 【The Mark of Tochigi Leather: The Red Tag】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for use on creations made from 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we attach the "red tag," the symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to all works priced over 3000 yen. In fact, all our creations utilize "Tochigi Leather." As fellow residents of Tochigi Prefecture, we proudly craft all our items from 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 ・Outer Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Aniline Finish) ・Inner Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Natural Undyed Leather) ・Thread: Linen ・Thickness (when folded): Approx. 1.6 cm ・Height (when folded): Approx. 11.0 cm ・Width (when folded): Approx. 7.3 cm ・Capacity of Stock Pocket: Approx. 5.5 mm (holds about 25 standard business cards) ・Weight: Approx. 45 grams *We take the utmost care in inventory management, but there may be instances of items being sold out due to simultaneous sales at our atelier or other in-person events. In the event of a stockout, we will inform you of the estimated production time for a new piece and inquire about your preference for cancellation. *The leather used is not coated with pigment on the grain surface. Therefore, you may observe variations in color, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles, minor scratches, insect bite marks, dark spots from iron residue, and remnants of hair follicles. We specifically use natural or aniline-finished leather within vegetable-tanned cowhide, where these characteristics of genuine leather are most prominently expressed. *The colors in the images may appear different depending on the lighting conditions during photography and your display settings. *As each item is handmade and unique, slight variations in shape, minor imperfections, or subtle color inconsistencies may be present.