Description
Hand made leather wallet that easily fits passport, cash, up to 8 cards (yes that’s right) and boarding pass/documents.
DESIGN:
Using veg tan leather (will age naturally and develop a unique patina). This leather is very soft, the wallet flexes and accommodates up to 8 cards and plenty of cash / boarding pass as well as a passport.
PROCESS:
The entire piece is built by hand from my workshop, no machines are used at any stage.
The leather is measured and cut in order to incorporate the natural markings of the hide – you may see scars, or fat ripples from the animal – the beauty of leather!
After this the individual pieces are hand-sewn using the saddle stitch method – 2 needles and thread used simultaneously to create the strongest bond – if one thread breaks during its lifetime the work will not unravel.
Finally the raw edges are bevelled and burnished using beeswax to form smooth strong edges that will wear naturally over time.
What is Veg Tan Leather?
Vegetable Tanned Leather is the preferred material for many leather workers because, despite the increased cost to buy, it is a beautiful material to work with. Only natural materials such as fruits, leaves, and husks are used to dye the leather, after which, each hide is hung for several weeks. This is compared to the globally dominant method of Chromium tanning, which reduces the process to a mere few days. Whilst certainly time-effective, it is important to me to try to avoid using chrome-tanned leather as the vast use of acidic chemicals in this process is very harmful to the environment, our waterways and oceans. These are things I strongly feel we need to protect, now more than ever.
SIZE:
The Leather Passport Wallet measures 5.5 inches tall x 4 inches wide (145mm x 105mm) when folded and is about 4/16 inch (7mm) at its thickest point. Designed to fit standard sized passports up to 5 inches x 3.5 inches.
PERSONALISATION:
Let me know if you’d like your name or initials stamped onto the item, free of charge! Each letter measures roughly 5mm x 8mm .
PRODUCTION & SHIPPING:
This cover is made to order. Please allow 3-5 days for production and shipping out.
All my items are shipped via the Royal Mail with their ‘Track & Trace service’. You will receive a unique tracking number through which we can both check the progress of delivery.
Because all items are made to order I cannot offer returns, exchanges, or refunds.
By placing your order, you agree to these terms.
Thank you for supporting Hyde Wares!
Jonathan Hyde
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