Leather Hinge Business Card Holder: Black × Natural

This business card holder opens and closes with a unique hinge crafted from just leather and thread, arranged in two rows. Made generously with Tochigi Leather, it boasts a rich thickness and beautifully rounded edges on the cut sides of the leather. The distinctive leather hinge is the result of our proprietary research and crafting method. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by meticulous filing of each "tooth" to ensure a perfect, interlocking fit. The exterior is in black, while the interior is natural. This is a two-tone design that combines two distinct leathers. The black leather features a lustrous aniline finish, and the natural leather is a soft, smooth, undyed vegetable-tanned (numé) leather. Both are made from vegetable-tanned leather, known for its exceptional aging potential. There are four pockets in total. Inside, you'll find two pockets for holding your business cards, including one with a gusset for a larger stock. There is 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 pat the entire surface with a soft towel or sponge to help prevent water spots from forming. No special leather creams or oils are needed for care. Simply brush off any dust. Unlike shoes or bags, this item experiences minimal stress from use, and the hinge mechanism means the leather doesn't get repeatedly creased. The natural oils from your fingertips are sufficient to maintain its condition over time. As this is vegetable-tanned cowhide, celebrated for its beautiful aging process, we hope you'll enjoy watching it develop a rich, nuanced color over many years, from a few years to several decades. 【About Tochigi Leather】 This leather retains the natural markings of the animal, such as pores and blood vessel lines, and carries a faint, pleasant aroma reminiscent of roasted beans when brought close. "Tochigi Leather" embodies the natural charm of cowhide, tanned from raw hides into finished leather by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi Prefecture. It is a full vegetable-tanned numé leather, made using tannins extracted from mimosa tree bark, without the use of harmful chemicals. This exquisite cowhide is the result of a meticulous 20-step tanning process passed down since the company's founding in 1937. The "Tochigi Leather" brand, prized 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 from 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we proudly attach the "red tag," a symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to all creations priced over 3000 yen. In fact, all our products are crafted using "Tochigi Leather." As a fellow establishment based in Tochigi Prefecture, we are proud to create exclusively with 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 ・Outer Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Aniline finish) ・Inner Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Undyed numé 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 【Japan Leather Award 2024】 In 2024, Your Side Door was nominated as a "Selected Work" for the Grand Prix selection at the Japan Leather Award, and was honored with a commemorative plaque. *While we take the utmost care in inventory management, there may be instances of items being sold out 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 pigment on the grain surface. Therefore, expect variations in color, natural lines from blood vessels, wrinkles from the animal's life, minor scratches, traces of insect bites, dark spots from iron residue, and remnants of hair follicles. We specifically use natural (undyed) and aniline-finished leathers from Tochigi Leather that prominently showcase these characteristics unique to natural materials. *The colors of the posted images may differ depending on the lighting conditions during the photoshoot and the display settings of your device. *As each item is handmade and unique, slight variations in shape, as well as minor, unnoticeable scratches or color irregularities, may be present.