About this Product
This is a truly handmade wallet featuring the Helm of Awe symbol from the Norse / Viking: hand cut, hand tooled, hand stitched, hand made. Crafted from ultra durable vegetable tanned leather and constructed with care and pride, it's built to last for decades.
The Minimalist Wallet doesn't take up much room in your pocket while still holding all of your essential cards & cash.
The Minimalist Wallet also has a minimal impact on your budget. High quality and craftsmanship for an extremely durable made to last piece for a reasonable price. The timeless design will also stand the test of time. This is an heirloom quality piece. Pass it onto your grandchildren or take it with you to your grave - the more you use it the better it will look.
Featuring artwork permanently etched into the leather in black:
- A Helm of Awe symbol in natural tan set against an antique black finish.
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
- Heavy waxed thread
Dimensions/Sizing:
Dimensions: 2.75" x 4"
Colors:
- Antique Black Exterior
- Black Stitching
- 2 Antique Black Pockets
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
This wallet was hand cut from an ultra-durable full grain vegetable tanned leather hide.
The pieces were precision cut and the intricate Helm of Awe design was permanently etched into the leather.
The symbol is in natural tan for eye catching contrast, bringing out the detail.
The leather was specially hand dyed to enhance the natural beauty of the leather with a unique distressed finish, so it has a great vintage look.
The edges were polished and burnished by hand for that extra bit of detail.
Several top coats were applied to add a subtle satin finish that will both enhance the beauty and longevity of your wallet.
The wallet was hand sewn using a saddle stitch technique to ensure lasting strength and keep the seams super tight.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete. Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time. By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
