MW-11 NCR-GRV ST [HIMARAYA]

［ROUND FASTENER WALLET］with T-ber & Silver ring

It's been over 10 years since I started making round fastener wallets. Now, the round fastener has become an indispensable standard item. By using horse leather, it's a light wallet that is smart overall without sacrificing storage capacity. The exterior is designed from the connection between the arcs and the arcs and the vertices. The complete form of this wallet will only become apparent when you start using it and fill it with contents. Its simple design highlights its sculpted beauty. The fine texture and lightness of the horse leather.

And the T-bar and Silver ring applied to it. I want you to experience it with me. I created it with that in mind.


NILE CR HIMARAYA × GRAY VINTAGE
・Number of items produced: 2 　Kawakichi Co., Ltd., Tokyo
　

SIZE : H19.5cm×W10.7cm×D2.0cm


Nile CR         
Horse hide (pit-tanned: Shinki Hikaku) Original silver ring riri fastener (nickel color) Machine Sewing  Polyester sewing thread Bill compartments: 2 Card slots: 14 Pocket slots: 2 Coin compartment: 1

-Nile CR- The Nile crocodile, native to freshwater in Africa. It is the largest of the freshwater crocodiles, second only to the saltwater crocodile in size. On average, it reaches a length of 4.1 to 5 meters and weighs about 410 kilograms. The Nile crocodile is a very ferocious crocodile, and in the past, many people lost their lives and it plagued the people of Africa. However, with the development of aquaculture in Africa, various problems have been improved through the efforts of the exotic leather industry and African countries, including poverty reduction, safety maintenance, electricity supply, soil improvement, and an increase in the crocodile population.

Himalaya Finish
This is our first time offering this at MANIFOLD. This beautiful finish is called "Himalaya finish." This beautiful gradient of colors is not due to dyeing. Through the outstanding skills of the tanner at the tanning stage, the belly is transformed into a beautiful white, and the reddish-brown parts at both ends become a lighter color. The process begins with strict selection at the raw hide stage, looking for hides where the reddish-brown parts at both ends and the belly line are perfectly straight vertically, and the belly is white without stains or scratches. Yet, the true "Himalaya finish" is only revealed after tanning, making it a truly chosen finish. The "Himalaya finish" is born from the link between the natural beauty of the crocodile and the tanner's skill. Please enjoy it.

-Horse Nume Gray Vintage- Commissioned to Shinki Hikaku, whose philosophy is to manage all processes from tanning, dyeing, to finishing in-house. Recognized worldwide for their 100% vegetable-tanned pit-tanning process, which is based on their history, love, and pride for horsehide. Even in modern times where efficiency is prioritized, they continue the pit-tanning of horsehide, which takes the longest time. Please enjoy the firm yet flexible texture, the beautifully polished edges, and the increasing depth of luster as you use the pit-tanned horsehide.
The exquisite art of dyeing

Horse Nume Gray Vintage, realized through Shinki Hikaku's exceptional craftsmanship.

A wonderful color that exceeded expectations. A dyeing process so difficult to reproduce that it's uncertain if it can be done again. We will continue to offer a few items at a time until the leather we've produced this time is used up.
The exquisite art of finishing After creating a thick luster through glazing, a揉み (momi) process is applied to create wrinkles and a whitish effect. The 揉み (momi) process brings out a richer expression on the grain surface, due to differences in fiber quality between different parts. Each item is meticulously crafted to maximize the potential of this Gray Vintage horse leather, which has been generously infused with the wonderful characteristics of horse leather and the techniques of Shinki Hikaku, a company that has been working with horse leather for a long time.

-DETAIL WORKS-
T-bar & Silver ring
Originally conceived for attaching wallet chains, it became a visual signature for Manifold, helping many people discover the brand. The Silver Ring features an original silver ring adorned with the nostalgic "Manifol Concho."

riri zipper
A zipper manufacturer established in 1936 in Mendrisio (Ticino), Switzerland. Distinctive slider (puller) design. Unique smooth opening feel. riri zipper, with over 80 years of history. Please enjoy the "riri unique" experience.