Handmade "Art" Shell Cordovan Leather Cardholder Wallet

This minimalist vertical flap wallet is an original design made for those who want to carry a good amount of cards (8-10) and cash in a slim package. This is made with a vegetable-tanned "Art" shell cordovan from the Shell Cordovan Co. in Tuscan Italy. This shell was dyed in a splatter pattern with blue and red across a natural shell.

Shell cordovan is a rare, vegetable-tanned leather made from a specific membrane under the horse rump. Known for its dense, smooth surface and natural sheen, it’s prized for its durability and the way it develops a rich patina over time.

Each piece is unique and produced in limited quantities, making it a favorite among leather enthusiasts. This wallet is made with minimal, but elegant, stitching, and has an lovingly burnished edge.

Features:

- Two main internal compartments for cards, and a quick access side-pocket on the back for either cash, or 1-2 cards. Fits up to 8-10 cards and some cash comfortably, but will handle more once broken in.

-Entirely made of shell cordovan leather

-Entirely hand burnished for protection

-Beeswax strengthened Japanese thread for durability

-Japanese-style chisels are used for an elegant slanted stitch look

-Saddle stitched entirely by hand

-Minimal stitching with a beveled and burnished edge to a glossy finish

Leather: "Art" Shell Cordovan
Thread: #8 Vinymo MBT in Beige

Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 cm x 8 cm (4.1 in x 3.1 in)

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