This coin purse, crafted in the style of origami using a technique called ‘beta-bari’, demonstrates the skill of seasoned artisans, transforming a thin but robust and flexible piece of leather into a functional art piece. It is a special creation from the craftsmen of Japan’s oldest gentlemen’s leather goods specialty workshop, boasting a history of over 100 years. The purse is designed for convenience, allowing you to spread it open in your palm for easy coin retrieval, a testament to the artisan’s skilled craftsmanship.

The ‘beta-bari’ technique, which requires the skill of experienced artisans to seamlessly bond two thinly sliced pieces of leather, creating a finish that resembles a single piece of leather, is a unique technique that is recognized and respected by renowned brands around the world.

【Specifications】
Dimensions: 5.5cm × 8cm × 2.2cm (when closed)
Country of Origin: Japan
Material: Cowhide (both exterior and interior are entirely made of cowhide)
Item Number: MA-HRO-LE24
Notes:
All prices shown include tax.
As each item is handmade by artisans, dimensions may slightly vary from product to product.
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This product comes with a dedicated box as an accessory.

【Maker Information】
Each piece is handcrafted by the artisans of Japan’s oldest gentlemen’s leather goods workshop, located in Kuramae, Tokyo, a place with a history of over 100 years.


【Japanese Craftsmanship Used】
‘Beta-bari’
A technique where two thinly sliced pieces of leather are seamlessly bonded by handwork of the artisan, creating a finish that resembles a single piece of leather. This technique, recognized globally, realizes the thinness of the bonded leather and ensures that the leather does not separate even when folded.

‘Koba-migaki’
A processing technique where the cross-section of the leather is repeatedly polished by hand using a cloth. This labor-intensive technique, which requires considerable time and effort, is scarcely practiced anywhere in the world. The result is a beautiful, naturally glossy finish with high durability.

【Brand Concept】
Renovation of artisan skills.
Just as old buildings are reborn to fit modern life,
what if the fading Japanese artisan techniques could be renovated to suit the times?
In order to deliver these artisan skills to people living in the present,
the artisans themselves create forms that blend into contemporary lifestyles.
This is the distinctive feature of our brand