This is undoubtedly one of the most stylish leather wallets available in the market. The wallet opens up to reveal a convenient brass zippered coin pouch, four credit card slots, and a practical bill pocket.
Crafted from lustrous oiled finish Japanese saddle leather by the renowned Tochigi tannery, established in 1937 and situated in the Kantō region of Honshu, Japan. The leather is exclusively 100% vegetable-tanned, boasting a delightful aroma.
Tochigi Leather is celebrated as "a rarity in the world" due to its exclusive use of natural vegetable tanning. The factory houses 160 vats filled with top-quality tanning agents sourced from Brazilian mimosa. The leather undergoes a gradual immersion process, moving from the lowest tanning concentration to the highest, allowing for a slow and natural permeation over time.
Every stage of Kobashi wallet production in Chiba is meticulously carried out by a single craftsman, including the time-consuming hand-polished finish. The solid brass eyelet is crafted by a family-operated eyelet company that has been operating since 1947 in Osaka.
Kobashi Studio is a small Japanese Tokyo-based atelier specializing in solid brass accessories of the highest quality and detailing found today. Its founder Junichi Kobashi draws upon completely handcrafted production using vintage machinery and manual processes to create the most special and beautiful brass and leather pieces we have ever seen.