From the selection of leather to dyeing and sewing, all processes are carefully done by hand.
This luxurious round zipper long wallet is made of indigo-dyed leather with Edo komon pattern on the outside and indigo-dyed leather on the inside.

[Features of the long wallet]
There are 12 card storage pockets inside.
The inside of the coin case and each section for bills and receipts is also made of two pieces of leather laminated together to create a sturdy double-silver-sided design.
The zipper is made of high quality YKK Excela, which is very comfortable to use.
This luxurious long wallet is made of indigo-dyed leather both inside and out.

Outside dimensions (when closed)
Width 200 x Height 100 x Thickness 20mm

[Indigo-dyed leather with Edo komon pattern]
In the late Edo period (1603-1868), when silk and flashy kimonos were banned due to the Tenpo Reforms, the common people still wanted to enjoy fashionable clothes, so they competed to produce fine patterns and unusual patterns that were difficult to recognize from a distance.
This was considered chic, and the Edo komon spread during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Sticking to the traditional method, glue made from rice bran and glutinous rice is applied over the elaborately engraved paper pattern made of Japanese paper and persimmon tannin by an engraver to prevent dyeing.
The glue acts as an antistaining agent, and the pattern appears through indigo dyeing.
The finer the pattern, the more difficult it is to dye and prevent dyeing, and the more skillful the technique.

For detailed instructions, please refer to this page.
http://enku.comfortable-time.com/material/katazome/edokomon.html

This pattern consists of small circles and squares.
The beauty of the arrangement in the irregular line gives it a sophisticated impression, and it is a modern pattern that can be used in the modern age.
The indigo dyeing process adds shading to the pattern and gives it a deep flavor.

*The pattern is available in horizontal (first photo) and vertical (second photo). If you have any preference, please let us know at the time of purchase. Please let us know at the time of purchase if you have a preference, but we may not be able to meet your request depending on our stock. If you do not have a preference, we will choose one for you.

[What is indigo-dyed leather [migaki]?
It is indigo-dyed leather that is polished on the surface of the leather to give it an elegant luster and feel.
We have obtained a grade of 4-5 in dyeing fastness (a test used in the apparel industry) through many years of trial and error so that our leather can be used safely even if it comes in contact with white bags or clothes.
The leather is dyed many times to make it more durable, so it takes more time and effort, but it is a leather that can be used for a long time.