Made in Japan Antique Kip Cowhide Leather Gusset Business Card Holder Gray [Abies]

---------------------------------------------------------------------- made in Japan SIZE: H 7.5cm x W 11.3cm x D 1.5cm MATERIAL: Cowhide (antique kip) COLOR: Gray Brown Blue Black *As this is a natural leather product, there may be small scratches and dirt. This item is made from fine-grained medium cowhide ``Kip'' leather with a glossy antique finish, and is finished with skilled Japanese craftsmanship. The leather is so shiny and transparent that it reflects like a mirror, giving it a sense of quality. A natural material that takes care of the texture of natural leather. This is an item where you can enjoy the "aging" of leather. This is a "through gusset" type business card holder with gussets on three sides. There are only a few skilled craftsmen who can sew "through gusset", and this technique is becoming rare. ■ SIZE: H 7.5cm x W 11.3cm x D 1.5cm ■ MATERIAL: Cowhide (antique kip) ■ COLOR: Gray Brown Blue Black ★Guide for leather texture★ (5 levels) Soft □□□□■ Hard Smooth ■□□□□ Rough About “cut” finishing When finishing the edges of small leather items such as wallets, the technique of thinning the leather and folding it back is called ``Herigaeshi,'' and the finishing that takes advantage of the cut surface is called ``Kirime.'' This product is finished using a unique technique that polishes these "cuts" and applies a thin layer of paint. By repeatedly polishing and painting, the cross section is polished to a soft curved surface, and a thin layer of paint is applied to create a durable and beautiful "cut". The finish is so transparent that you can see the layers of hardened leather if you look closely, a sign of high craftsmanship.