'Minerva' Compact Card Holder in Badalassi Pueblo Leather - Handmade Minimalist Wallet

The Minerva is a compact card holder wallet, handmade from genuine Badalassi Pueblo leather in my workshop in Norfolk. Designed to be slim, practical and built for everyday carry, it's a wallet that will only get better with age.

Badalassi Pueblo is one of my favourite leathers to work with. Its slightly textured, matte finish gives it plenty of character straight away, but with regular use it develops a rich patina, becoming smoother, darker and uniquely yours over time.

Every wallet is cut, stitched and finished by hand by me. There are no production lines or machines assembling hundreds at a time - just careful craftsmanship using quality materials that are made to last.

Features

• Handmade in Norfolk, England
• Crafted from genuine Badalassi Pueblo leather from Tuscany, Italy
• Full grain, vegetable-tanned leather
• Hand stitched with waxed polyester thread
• Slim, front-pocket-friendly design
• 2 card slots with space for approximately 8 cards and notes
• Designed to develop a beautiful natural patina

Specifications

Materials

• Leather: Badalassi Pueblo full grain leather
• Tanning: Vegetable tanned
• Leather thickness: 1.8–2.2 mm
• Thread: Waxed polyester

Dimensions

• Height: 11.0 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm
• Thickness: Approximately 1.0 cm when empty

Capacity

• 2 card slots
• Holds approximately 8 cards and notes
• No coin pocket

Why Badalassi Pueblo?

Badalassi Pueblo is produced by the Badalassi Carlo tannery in Tuscany using traditional vegetable tanning methods. It has a distinctive rustic finish that gradually burnishes through everyday use. Scratches blend into the leather, the colour deepens, and before long your wallet begins telling its own story.

It's a leather chosen not because it stays looking new, but because it becomes more attractive the longer you own it.

Handmade from Start to Finish

Every Minerva wallet is made entirely by hand in my Norfolk workshop. I carefully select each section of leather, cut every piece by hand, stitch it myself, then burnish and finish the edges individually.

Because leather is a natural material and every hide is different, no two wallets will ever be exactly the same. That's part of what makes handmade leather goods special.

Looking After Your Wallet

The Minerva doesn't need much maintenance. Simply avoid soaking it in water and, if it starts to look dry after years of use, apply a small amount of quality leather conditioner. The leather will continue to soften and develop its own character naturally through everyday use.

A Wallet Made to Last

Whether you're buying it for yourself or as a gift, the Minerva is designed to be used every day for years to come. It's a simple, honest wallet made from exceptional leather, with the kind of craftsmanship that rewards use rather than hiding from it.

Please Note

Full grain leather is a natural material, so every wallet will have its own grain pattern, markings and slight colour variations. These are not imperfections - they're part of the character of the leather and a reminder that your wallet has been made from a real hide rather than a synthetic material.

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