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Card Holder - Tan
Although wallets do not garner much attention, they do often speak on behalf of your true character. Don’t let your first impression be a plastic velcro bifold, or a cheap pleather trifold. Instead, let it be a durable, reliable, trustworthy, not too thick but not too thin, full grain leather card holder.
The Card Holder is a wallet made with the absolute minimalist in mind. The person who doesn’t carry too much stuff, because they don’t need too much stuff. The Card Holder does everything that a traditional wallet does, but in a much smaller form factor. It is 100% designed and hand crafted in the USA, made from vegetable tanned leather processed in an American tannery. This wallet is built to last, and it will.
100% handmade in the USA
Full grain cow leather
2 credit card pockets on 1 side
ID window on the other
Center pocket right in between
Lined with more full grain leather
Dimensions: 4.25” x 2.75”
Although wallets do not garner much attention, they do often speak on behalf of your true character. Don’t let your first impression be a plastic velcro bifold, or a cheap pleather trifold. Instead, let it be a durable, reliable, trustworthy, not too thick but not too thin, full grain leather card holder.
The Card Holder is a wallet made with the absolute minimalist in mind. The person who doesn’t carry too much stuff, because they don’t need too much stuff. The Card Holder does everything that a traditional wallet does, but in a much smaller form factor. It is 100% designed and hand crafted in the USA, made from vegetable tanned leather processed in an American tannery. This wallet is built to last, and it will.
100% handmade in the USA
Full grain cow leather
2 credit card pockets on 1 side
ID window on the other
Center pocket right in between
Lined with more full grain leather
Dimensions: 4.25” x 2.75”
Although wallets do not garner much attention, they do often speak on behalf of your true character. Don’t let your first impression be a plastic velcro bifold, or a cheap pleather trifold. Instead, let it be a durable, reliable, trustworthy, not too thick but not too thin, full grain leather card holder.
The Card Holder is a wallet made with the absolute minimalist in mind. The person who doesn’t carry too much stuff, because they don’t need too much stuff. The Card Holder does everything that a traditional wallet does, but in a much smaller form factor. It is 100% designed and hand crafted in the USA, made from vegetable tanned leather processed in an American tannery. This wallet is built to last, and it will.
100% handmade in the USA
Full grain cow leather
2 credit card pockets on 1 side
ID window on the other
Center pocket right in between
Lined with more full grain leather
Dimensions: 4.25” x 2.75”
History
The history of the wallet can be traced back thousands of years. The concept of a wallet, or a small, portable container for carrying personal belongings and currency, has evolved throughout different civilizations and eras.
Ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, used early forms of wallets made from materials like leather, fabric, and even metal. These wallets were primarily used to carry coins and small personal items. They were often pouch-like in design and secured with drawstrings or fasteners.
During the Middle Ages, wallets became more common as the use of coins and paper money increased. Wallets of this period were typically made of leather and featured compartments or pockets to organize coins and other valuables. They were carried by both men and women, often attached to belts or worn around the waist.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, wallets continued to evolve alongside advancements in currency and industrialization. With the introduction of banknotes and paper currency, wallets adapted to accommodate these new forms of payment. Bifolds and trifolds became popular styles, allowing for easier organization of paper money and additional compartments for cards and identification.
The 20th century brought further innovations to wallet design. The introduction of plastics and synthetic materials allowed for the production of more affordable and durable wallets. The rise of credit cards and the need for additional card slots led to the development of wallets with multiple compartments and specialized card holders.
Leather 101
Wicket & Craig: History
All Xcentric Fab Co American and Utility leather goods are made out of the finest, most environmentally friendly American full grain leather available - Wicket & Craig veg tanned leather. Wicket & Craig was founded all the way back in 1867, and is a world premiere vegetable tannery. Based in a small town in Pennsylvania, they’re one of only two vegetable tanneries that exist in the entire country. Using the tannins from tree bark, their veg-tanning process is a labor-intensive method that requires skilled workers, and is an eco-friendly process that produces deep-colored leathers of superior quality.
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