MW-11 AL-BLV ST [Indigo dyeing]

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

It's been over 10 years since we started making round fastener wallets.
The round fastener wallet has become an indispensable standard item.
By using horse leather, we have created a light and smart wallet that doesn't compromise on storage capacity.
The exterior shape is designed from the connection of arcs and the connection of arcs to a vertex.
The complete form of this wallet will only become apparent once you start using it and fill it with your belongings.

Sculptural beauty that stands out because of its simplicity.
The fine texture and lightness of horse leather.

Adorned with a T-bar and Silver ring.
We hope you will experience them together.
This was made with that sentiment in mind.


ALLIGATOR INDIGO DYE × BLUE VINTAGE
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Shiga Prefecture FC.Hiratsuka　Sold out
　
SIZE : H19.5cm×W10.7cm×D2.0cm


Alligator leather              
Horse vegetable-tanned leather (pit-tanned: Shinki Hikaku)
Original silver ring
riri zipper (nickel color)
Machine Sewing 
Polyester sewing thread
Bill compartments: 2
Card slots: 14
Pockets: 2
Coin compartment: 1

-Alligator-
Alligators inhabit North and Central America.
Biologically, crocodiles and alligators both belong to the order Crocodilia, but they are classified into different families: Crocodilidae and Alligatoridae, respectively. Alligators are classified under Alligatoridae.
Compared to crocodiles, alligators have very long bodies and their lower jaw teeth are not visible from the outside, among other external characteristics.
Although the alligator population in the United States drastically decreased in the 1960s, it has now increased to over 5 million due to scientific conservation programs.
Under these conservation programs, alligator handlers protect eggs, reducing damage from natural disasters like floods and predation by raccoons and other predators. Once the alligators grow to four feet, 10% of the hatched eggs are released into the wild.
Furthermore, farmers and owners of wetlands where alligators live participate in this program, promoting land maintenance by landowners and improving the environment for flora and fauna.
Alligator is globally recognized as a sustainable material.

Indigo Dye
Indigo dyeing, which MANIFOLD has also independently done in the past.
Having attempted it myself, I understand the difficulty of this dyeing process.
Artisans hand-dye each piece while monitoring the dye penetration.
Please enjoy the fading effect, similar to denim, as you use it.

-Horse Nume Leather BLUE VINTAGE-
Commissioned from Shinki Hikaku, whose philosophy is to manage all processes from tanning and dyeing to finishing in-house.
Recognized worldwide for its history, love, and pride in horse leather, it uses 100% vegetable pit tanning.
Even in modern times where efficiency is prioritized, they continue to use the time-consuming pit tanning for horse leather.
Please enjoy the firm yet flexible texture, the polished edge that shines, and the deepening luster that develops with use, all characteristic of pit-tanned horse leather.

The Art of Dyeing
The base color is dyed a vibrant blue, then a translucent dark blue is applied, and finally paraffin is permeated using heat.

This complex three-layer dyeing and finishing process creates the color of this Blue Vintage.

The Art of Finishing
After glazing to create a thick luster, a揉み (momi) process is applied to create wrinkles and a frosted appearance.
The揉み (momi) process further enhances the rich expression of the grain surface, resulting from differences in fiber quality in each area.

Horse Nume Blue Vintage, made with the splendid natural qualities of horse leather and the wealth of techniques from Shinki Hikaku, who have long worked with horse leather.
Each item is crafted one by one according to our manufacturing standards, aiming to maximize the potential of this horse Nume leather.

-DETAIL WORKS-
T-bar & Silver ring
Originally conceived for attaching a wallet chain, this has become a Manifold eye-catcher and an opportunity for many people to discover MANIFOLD.
The Silver Ring uses an original silver ring adorned with the nostalgic "Manifold Concho."

riri Zipper
A zipper manufacturer established in Mendrisio, Switzerland (Ticino Canton) in 1936.
Features a unique slider design.
Offers a distinctive opening and closing feel.
riri zippers have over 80 years of history.
Please enjoy the "riri unique" experience.