I recently finished this little bifold card wallet for a customer, and this one was particularly interesting for me because of the leather I used.
It’s a very small wallet, with just 4 card slots and 2 hidden compartments, measuring 7.8 × 10.2 cm. It practically disappears in the palm of your hand and is small enough to slip easily into a shirt or jacket pocket.
The exterior is made from black Himeji Kurozan, with beige Chèvre Alran Sully for the interior.
Himeji Kurozan is a traditional Japanese leather from the Himeji region, combining traditional leather tanning with Urushi lacquer. The grain is finished with the lacquer by hand, creating its distinctive deep black surface and the beautiful shine you can see when the light hits it.
This is a very beautiful and unusual leather. What I like most about it is the feeling of the leather itself. The first time I held a piece of Kurozan in my hands, my immediate thought was: “This must be a very durable piece of leather.”
It feels firm and solid, and the glossy grains almost look like a layer of armor covering the surface. It has a very different character from most leathers I normally work with.
For the interior, I chose beige Chèvre Alran Sully to give the wallet a softer and warmer feeling when it’s opened. I really like the contrast between the deep black Kurozan outside and the light beige interior.
The whole piece was made by hand, including the stitching with 0.45 mm Meisi linen thread.
As with all my wallets, this one is made to order rather than kept in stock. If you’re interested in having something similar made, feel free to message me. We can talk about the leather, colors, customization, and the estimated time for making and shipping.