MW-28 BKV-NCR-H [HIMARAYA]

[MIDDLE WALLET] -Unusual Window Frame-

A size that doesn't stand out when placed in the back pocket of pants, yet boasts storage capacity and functionality comparable to a long wallet. It has been 20 years since this size of wallet was born. Over these 20 years, various improvements have been made, leading to the current MIDDLE WALLET, reigning as the MW-22.
When held in hand.
When placed in a pocket.
It just feels right.
It's just perfect.
The MW-22, embodying 20 years of dedication and functionality in its "medium" size, now fused with horse leather.

With this unusual window frame depicted on its canvas, the middle wallet reveals a new face.
A new fusion of horse leather and exotic leather.
Please enjoy it.


BLACK VINTAGE x NILOTICUS HIMARAYA
・Number of units produced: 1


SIZE : H15.0cm×W9.2cm×D1.5cm

              
Horse Nume Leather (Pit Tanned: Shinki Hikaku)
Niloticus (Nile Crocodile Leather)
riri Zipper (Nickel color)
Original Silver ring
Machine Sewing 
Polyester Sewing Thread
Bill Compartment: 1
Card Slots: 7
Pocket Slots: 1
Coin Pocket: 1 (with gusset)


-Horse Nume BLACK VINTAGE-
Commissioned to Shinki Hikaku, a company committed to managing all processes from tanning, dyeing, to finishing in-house.
Recognized globally for its history, affection, and pride in horse leather, employing 100% vegetable tannin pit tanning.
Even in an age prioritizing efficiency, they continue to use pit tanning for horse leather, which is the most time-consuming method.
Please enjoy the firm yet flexible texture, the polished edge that shines with mere friction, and the increasing depth of luster with use, all characteristic of pit-tanned horse leather.

The Exquisite Art of Dyeing
This Black Vintage color is created by a complex dyeing process where the core of the horse leather is dyed a brownish base color without soaking in dye, then a translucent black is applied over it.

The Exquisite Art of Finishing
After achieving a thick luster through glazing, the leather is milled to create wrinkles and a frosted appearance.
Milling brings out the richer expressions of the grain surface, resulting from the differences in fiber quality across various parts of the leather.

This horse nude black vintage leather, with its wonderful inherent qualities and the abundant application of techniques from Shinki Hikaku, who has a long history of working with horse leather, is used in each product. Each item is meticulously crafted based on production standards developed to maximize the potential of this horse nude leather.

-Niloticus (Nile CR)-
The Nile crocodile lives in freshwater in Africa. Among freshwater crocodiles, it is the largest, second only to the saltwater crocodile in size. It typically grows to a length of 4.1 to 5 meters and weighs around 410 kilograms. The Nile crocodile is a very ferocious crocodile, and in the past, many people lost their lives, troubling the people of Africa. However, with the development of aquaculture in Africa, various problems such as poverty alleviation, safety maintenance, electricity supply, soil improvement, and an increase in population have been improved through the efforts of the exotic leather industry and African countries.

Himalaya Finish
This is our first time offering this at MANIFOLD.
This beautiful finish, called "Himalaya finish," is not achieved by dyeing to create its beautiful gradation of colors. Through the outstanding skill of the tanner during the tanning process, the belly part becomes a beautiful white, and the brownish parts on both sides transition to lighter shades. It starts with strict selection criteria at the raw hide stage, looking for those where the boundary between the brownish sides and the white belly is a straight vertical line, and where the belly is clean, white, and free of blemishes or scratches. Despite these strict selections, the true Himalaya finish is only revealed after tanning. Please enjoy the "Himalaya finish," which is born from the link between the natural beauty of crocodile skin and the tanner's skill.

- DETAIL WORKS -
T-bar & Silver ring
The T-bar, a distinctive manifold embellishment, returns to the middle wallet after a long absence.
While originally designed for attaching a wallet rope, it became a Manifold eye-catcher, helping many people discover our brand.
The silver ring features an original design with the familiar "Manifold concho."

riri zipper
A zipper manufacturer established in Mendrisio (Ticino, Switzerland) in 1936.
Features a distinctive slider (pull tab) design.
Unique opening feel.
The riri zipper has a rich history spanning over 80 years.
Please enjoy the "riri unique" experience.