Ginza Shell Cordovan Slim Wallet (natural)

Ginza Shell Cordovan Slim Wallet (natural)

Name: Ginza Shell Cordovan Slim Wallet (natural)
Brand: Ateliers Phileas
SKU: AP014-JP-CORD-NA
Price: 425.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€425,00

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Luxury leather handmade slim wallet. Genuine shell cordovan version.

This wallet is made of genuine Japanese Shinki Hikaku shell cordovan inside and out.

Our Crafted in Japan Ginza slim wallet is a classic bifold wallet which is perfect for our increasingly cash-free lifestyles.

Shell cordovan has exceptional qualities, but is hard to source and has to go through a very complicated and slow tanning process. This makes it one of the most expensive, rarest and therefore exclusive leathers on the market.

Cordovan is exceptionally durable, we source ours from a top Japanese tannery. The shiny, slightly transparent finish has incredible colour depth and nuances.

In 1603, the Edo Shogunate founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu moved the silver coin mint from Sunpu to its current location of Ginza. Ginza has a long history of coin minting (silver and gold) and commerce. Today it is famous for having possibly the highest concentration of luxury goods stores in Japan, perfect inspiration for a wallet!

The wallet is designed to be as compact as possible with lots of slots to store cards and a large compartment for your banknotes or tickets.

The wallet is lightweight and will slip easily into any pocket. Details like the hand burnished edges, elegant curves inspired by nature, neat stitching, and the exceptional texture and colour depth of the leather add a layer of beauty and enjoyment to the functionality.

Handmade in Japan by master craftsmen.

Dust pouch and gift box included.

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6 card slots, 2 side compartments, 1 main banknote compartment.
Material : Genuine Japanese shell cordovan
Dimensions (approx.) : 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 cm (approx. 4.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 inches)
Dust pouch & gift box included.
Weight : 0,15 Kg (box & dust pouch included)
Handcrafted in Japan

Often called the “diamond of leathers”, Shell Cordovan is an equine leather made from the fibrous flat connective tissue beneath the hide on the rump of the horse, used in the manufacture of high-end leather goods and shoes. The leather derives its name from the city of Cordoba, Spain, where it was first produced in the seventh century.

The high price of Shell Cordovan is due to the relatively low supply of the horsehide needed to make it, the fact that the production process can take up to 6 months and that only a small portion of the horsehide can be used while the demand for it is very high.

Shell cordovan is exceptionally durable. Pores are very dense on the hindquarters of a horse, this makes the hide naturally resistant to water (not waterproof).

A well made Shell Cordovan leather item can be expected to last a lifetime if maintained properly. Shell Cordovan ages very well and develops a particularly beautiful patina over time. The Japanese Shell Cordovan we have selected has exceptional colour depth and a gorgeous glossy finish.

1. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and humidity. Store in a well-aired, non humid environment.
2. Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
3. When wet, allow to dry completely away from heat sources. Buff with a soft, dry cloth once dry.
4. Buff with a soft dry cloth on a regular basis
5. Apply a tiny amount of cordovan conditioner if absolutely necessary. We do not recommend products containing silicones or other synthetic substance, since they do not allow the cordovan to breathe.
6. The glossy surface of the shell cordovan will acquire micro scratches with use and develop a beautiful patina.

Ginza Shell Cordovan Slim Wallet (natural)

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