7mm Tanned Leather Coaster - Pentagonal

This is a cowhide leather coaster. It is pentagonal, which is rare for leather coasters. The leather is layered to a thickness of approximately 7 mm* and then hand-sewn. We hope you will enjoy this casual luxury as a relaxing tea break or as an evening treat to soothe your fatigue after a long day. * Because it is difficult to make the thickness exactly the same, we adjust it to between 7mm and 8mm. The material has excellent water absorption. By gluing only the outer periphery of the leather, we have created a structure that allows it to absorb more moisture smoothly.When you press the center, it feels soft and fluffy. On the other hand, it is very susceptible to water stains. Normally I just wipe it gently with a tightly wrung cloth. I don't like stickiness, so I don't add any maintenance oils. When large, noticeable stains appeared, I soaked the item in water overnight and dried it in the shade. Mold is a big enemy. After it has absorbed a large amount of water, such as from condensation on cold drinks, I leave it to dry thoroughly for 2-3 days, until it weighs about 40 grams. For those who enjoy the slow, careful aging of tanned leather. [What is Tochigi Leather?] The pores and blood vessels (proof that it was alive) are still intact, and when you put your nose close to it, you can smell a faint, fragrant scent. "Tochigi Leather", which conveys the original natural charm of cowhide, is cowhide that has been tanned from "skin" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. (Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture). This is full vegetable tanned leather, without the use of harmful chemicals, using tannins extracted from mimosa bark. It is the finest cowhide, tanned through 20 laborious processes that have been handed down since the company was founded in 1937. Tochigi Leather, which has the natural appeal of leather and its texture, is highly regarded by leading apparel manufacturers not only in Japan but also overseas. [About the red tag, the proof of Tochigi leather] The red tag can only be attached to products made 100% with Tochigi Leather. At "Your Side Door", we attach a red tag to all items priced over 3,000 yen, proving that they are made with Tochigi Leather, and all of our items are made using Tochigi Leather. As we are based in the same Tochigi prefecture, we are proud to make all our products using 100% "Tochigi Leather". 【specification】 ・Material: Cowhide (Tochigi leather) ・Thread: Hemp - Side length: approx. 61 mm -Thickness: Approximately 7 mm Weight: Approx. 37g *We take great care in managing our inventory, however items may be out of stock due to face-to-face sales at the atelier, etc. If the item is out of stock, we will inform you of the estimated number of days it will take to reproduce and ask if you wish to cancel your order. *The leather we use is not painted with pigment on the grain surface, so it may have uneven coloring, blood vessels (traces of blood vessels), scars (wrinkles from the animal's life), scars from insect bites, dark spots from remaining iron, and vestiges of hair roots. Among the tanned cowhide leathers, we use natural (unbleached) and aniline-finished leathers, which bring out the unique characteristics of this natural leather. *The colours of the images shown may vary depending on the lighting conditions at the time of shooting and your display. *Since each item is handmade and unique, there may be slight differences in distortion, inconspicuous scratches, color unevenness, etc.