Leather Hinge Business Card Holder: Red × Natural

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 supple thickness and rounded edges, a hallmark of fine craftsmanship. The distinctive leather hinge is a result of our proprietary research and development. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by meticulous hand-shaving of each "tooth" to achieve a perfect, interlocking fit. The exterior is a vibrant red, while the interior is a natural, undyed hue, creating a sophisticated bi-color design. The red features a lustrous aniline finish, and the natural leather offers a soft, smooth touch. Both are vegetable-tanned, renowned for developing a rich patina over time. The card holder features four pockets. Inside, you'll find two pockets in addition to a gusseted compartment for storing your business cards. There's also a versatile pocket on the exterior. Please avoid exposing the leather to water, as it can cause stains. If the leather does get wet, gently blot the entire surface with a soft towel or sponge to help prevent water spots. No special leather care products are needed. Simply brush off any dust. Unlike items that experience stress from use, such as shoes or bags, the hinge mechanism prevents the leather from creasing or wearing down. The natural oils from your fingertips are sufficient for maintaining its suppleness. As this is vegetable-tanned cowhide, celebrated for its exceptional aging potential, we hope you'll enjoy watching it transform into a beautifully nuanced color over years, even decades. 【About Tochigi Leather】 "Tochigi Leather" is cowhide tanned by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, preserving the natural characteristics of the hide, such as pores and blood vessel marks, and emitting a faint, pleasant aroma when brought close. This vegetable-tanned, undyed leather is crafted using a meticulous 20-step process passed down since the company's founding in 1937, without the use of harmful chemicals, utilizing tannins extracted from mimosa bark. It is a premium cowhide that showcases the natural beauty of the leather's grain. "Tochigi Leather," celebrated for its natural grain, is highly regarded not only domestically but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. 【The Mark of Tochigi Leather: The Red Tag】 The red tag is exclusively awarded to creations made with 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we proudly attach the "red tag," the symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to all creations priced over 3000 yen. In fact, all our products are made using "Tochigi Leather." As fellow artisans based in Tochigi Prefecture, we craft our items with pride using 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 ・Outer Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Aniline Finish) ・Inner Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Undyed Natural Leather) ・Thread: Linen ・Thickness (Folded): Approx. 1.6 cm ・Height (Folded): Approx. 11.0 cm ・Width (Folded): Approx. 7.3 cm ・Capacity of Stock Pocket: Approx. 5.5 mm (holds about 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 or in-person events. 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, you may observe variations in color, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles from the animal's life, minor scratches, insect bite marks, dark spots from residual iron, and remnants of hair follicles. We specifically use natural and aniline-finished leathers within vegetable-tanned cowhide, where these characteristics of natural 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 individually handcrafted, there may be slight variations in shape, as well as minor, inconspicuous scratches or color variations.