Card holder made of purple grained calf, lined in black box calf. This piece was entirely hand-sewn with a saddle stitch, using black linen thread. 2 card slots on each side, with a central pocket opening from the top. Dimensions 68mm high by 100mm wide.

Purple

Your card holder in purple grained calf was crafted with the traditional saddlery and leathercrafting know-how of Duret Paris. We have been bringing our exacting quality, subtle style, and eye for perfection to our unique and authentic leather goods for over 25 years. The quality of our leathers and skins is paramount to us, since they will be the cornerstone of the card holder or accessory you select. The leather of your card holder or accessory is then dyed the desired color, purple, using natural pigments. A hallmark of Duret Paris, a patinated purple can also be achieved through the application of beeswax. Your purple leather card holder can be monogrammed with your initials – or someone else’s, if it is to be a gift.

Grained

There are three main families of leather: smooth, nubuck and grained. Grained leather is not naturally grained; it is the tanner who gives the desired appearance to the grain on the leather. All types of leather can be grained and the process can be done by pressure embossing, dry drumming or boarding. The grained leather of high quality Duret Paris card holders is traditionally darker on the top surface than in the creases of the grain. Maintenance is exactly the same as for any other leather, except it must also be well brushed with a polishing brush to make sure that no traces of leather cream remain in the creases.