Hand stitched Red Japanese Shell Cordovan Zipper Carrying Case

Handcrafted Japanese shell cordovan zipper case lined in black Italian vegetable tanned leather. Fully handstitched with hand-waxed red thread and opens with a matching red YKK Excella brass zipper. The interior is stamped with Province, Country and name of the workshop. Along the spine is a blind stamped logo for a subtle branding. The interior was designed with two slip pockets to carry a hand full of slim pens or to be repurposed as a zipper wallet for passport carry, bills and other items. The Japanese shell cordovan used here has an aniline finish for a long lasting color and surface.

The client was an advocate for pens and wanted to keep them safe with an equally beautiful leather case.

Features

• Dimensions (closed): 16.5cm x 9.5cm x 2cm (6.5” x 3.75” x 0.80”)
• Two large slip pockets.
• Shell cordovan puller for the zipper slider.
• Fully handstitched with burnished edges.

Materials

• Red Shinki Shell Cordovan tanned in Japan.
• Black Buttero from Conceria Walpier, tanned in Tuscany, Italy.
• Red #5 YKK Excella zipper with brass teeth.
• Hand-waxed red polyester thread.
• Tokonole burnishing agent.
• Water based glue.
• Paraffin wax.

Custom Leather Zipper Portfolio with Handle

Custom leather zipper portfolio made from luxurious Spanish calfskin in Brasa and Arena colors. The leather used has a supple hand-feel and features a small pebble grain. I designed the special pockets to suit the needs of the user. The zipper is installed at more than three sides of the perimeter, allowing it to easily open.

The handle is not meant to carry the portfolio, but rather to allow the user to hold the portfolio in one hand to comfortably use it. It is more of a piece that keeps the portfolio from slipping out of the user’s hand.

Features

• Dimensions: 22cm x 30cm x 5cm (8.5 x 11.8 x 2 inches)
• Large notebook sleeve
• 2 pen sleeves
• 1 large covered pocket
• 1 medium opened pocket
• 1 small covered pocket
• Handle for holding support

Materials Used

• Calfskin in Brasa
• Calfskin in Arena
• #8 Vinymo MBT thread
• 2 JJ needles size 004
• #5 YKK Excella zipper in brass
• Salpa
• Texon
• Velodon
• Reinforcement tape
• Intercom 1816B water based glue

Custom A4 Legal Leather Folio

Handcrafted custom A4 legal leather folio made from luxurious Spanish Calfskin in Jacinto and Muscade. The two shades of brown were selected for a stylish professional look. It has a supple hand-feel with a small pebble grain. To follow the client’s preference, I created the flap closure with magnet snap to keep the portfolio closed when traveling. One of the custom pockets was designed with a magnet for metal paperclips and such.

Features

• Dimensions: 21.6cm x 36 cm x 6cm (8.5 x 14.15 x 2.7 inches)
• 1 large magnet secure
• 1 handle lays flat when opened
• 1 sleeve for Legal Notepad
• 1 loose document sleeve with magnet snap
• 1 covered holder for 2 pens
• 1 top access pen sleeve
• 1 divided card case
• 1 small accessory pocket with 3 divided pocket, the right-most with a magnet for paperclips, etc.

Materials Used

• Calfskin in Jacinto
• Calfskin in Muscade
• #20 Vinymo MBT thread
• 2 JJ needles size 004
• 2 brass magnet snaps
• 1 thin rectangular magnet
• Salpa
• Texon
• Velodon
• Reinforcement tape
• Intercom 1816B water based glue
• Custom mixed Fenice Edge paint
• Paraffin wax