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Arte di mano
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Bespoke Watch Strap / Regular
샘플 가죽 - Crocodile black (Matte type / Henglong / Singapore)
Thread - Black (Serafil / German)
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'Complete Your Own Time.'
We present our bespoke watch straps,
crafted with years of expertise in custom leatherwork.
Crocodile Black, Quick-release spring bar option
Arte di mano’s custom-made watch straps, which have been provided exclusively to VIP clients through offline channels for the past 20 years, are now presented through a refined recipe under the name 'Bespoke Watch Strap.'
Renowned in the global market as a high-quality Leica accessory brand, Arte di mano has integrated its rigorous quality standards, sophisticated eye for material selection, and 20 years of expert craftsmanship into these bespoke watch straps. We present to you the finest materials available in the watch strap category, a production method worthy of high-end luxury, and a level of quality you can trust.
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Bespoke Watch Strap, Regular
"Formal and Precise"
Regular (Left), Pueblo cognac, volume option / Single (right two), Pueblo cognac (Normal stitch) Rally volpe (Casual stitch)
Unlike the 'Single' type, which is made from a single piece of leather, the 'Regular' bespoke watch strap is constructed by layering three primary components: the exterior leather, the lining, and Vildona—a German-made reinforcement material that maintains the strap's shape. If you choose to add the volume option, a fourth layer is added using a TPU-based mold to create a beautiful, raised silhouette.
Crocodile Olive with Volume & Quick-release options
Each layer serves its own specific purpose, whether to establish the form or to enhance durability, ensuring that the final shape remains both beautiful and robust. Furthermore, during the assembly process, natural curves are applied to correspond with the ergonomic curvature of the wrist, ensuring superior usability of the watch strap.
From left: Ekbatana / Ekbatana (D-buckle, Quick-release) / Buttero Brown (Quick-release)
SIGNATURE POINTS
Zermatt Lining (HAAS, France): Minimized skin irritation.
316L Stainless Steel Hardware: Medical-grade, resistant to sweat and moisture.
Vildona Reinforcement (German): Slim yet twist-resistant form.
Fine Saddle Stitching: Traditional equestrian hand-stitching.
Signature Edge Coat: Premium finish through repeated manual processing.
150+ Options: From cowhide to rare crocodile skins.
Custom Options: Quick-release, volume, D-buckle, and more.
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Why are watch straps inevitably considered consumables?
The inherent limitations of leather watch straps.
Cracking observed on a watch strap from a professional watch brand
It is no easy feat for a leather product to reach the end of its lifespan. The "aging" process, where traces of use accumulate, is actually one of the most attractive qualities of a leather product. At Arte di mano, we actively embrace this by designing our products so that, at a certain point when the signs of use have gathered, they look even more stylish than when they were brand new.
Despite this, the most common reason why leather products eventually become unusable is the appearance of "cracking" on the surface.
To transform raw skin into leather as a material, the most critical factors are "preventing decay" and "maintaining softness." This chemical process is known as tanning. Briefly explained, tanning involves altering the protein structure, removing decaying fats, and re-injecting non-decaying oils to restore softness. In this process, the most frequently used element is "water."
When moisture comes into contact with leather, it pushes out the internal oils, causing the leather to "harden." While this characteristic is often utilized intentionally in leather molding, repeatedly bending hardened leather will eventually lead to cracks. This marks the end of the leather's lifespan. In this regard, watch straps cannot be free from moisture and salt caused by sweat, or water encountered while washing hands. Repeated contact with moisture leads to hardening, and the use of a pin buckle forces a specific area to be pulled and bent repeatedly. Ultimately, a watch strap inherently possesses the characteristics of a consumable item.
Arte di mano’s watch straps begin their journey from an understanding of these leather characteristics.
"What if it is more resistant to hardening"
"What if it is strong against moisture?"
"What if we reduce the stress of repeated bending?"
We designed our watch straps with the hope that our creations, made with heart and the finest materials, will remain stylish and be used for a longer period. Through these considerations, we have been able to present straps with a more reasonable recipe that can be used from 1.5 times to several times longer than standard options.
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Zermatt (HAAS, France) Lining for Minimum Skin Irritation
Zermatt is a leather from a French tannery renowned for supplying the luxury brand 'H'. Made from calfskin under six months old, Zermatt offers a soft, silky touch that can be distinguished just by feeling it. This softness alone helps prevent hardening, and with the addition of a water-repellent coating and allergy care—applied without compromising the leather's natural qualities—it significantly reduces hardening caused by moisture and sweat.
Essentially, these characteristics are highly suitable for a leather product that comes into direct contact with the skin. Perhaps for this reason, the linings of watch straps or bracelets from certain French luxury houses are made with Zermatt. We use Zermatt as our basic lining leather because we have understood, through long-term testing, that its superior inherent qualities enhance the wearing comfort and durability of the watch strap.
Simply by choosing an appropriate lining material, we have been able to extend the lifespan of our leather products by 1.5 times or more.
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Traditional hand-sewing, Saddle Stitching
Saddle stitching is a hand-sewing technique derived from a specialized two-handed method used in medieval Europe to make equestrian gear exceptionally robust.
Unlike machine stitching, where the top and bottom threads are separate and interlocked in the middle, saddle stitching ensures that even if one stitch breaks, it has minimal impact on the adjacent stitches. Furthermore, a skilled crafter's stitching can maintain consistent tension regardless of thickness or structure, offering superior durability. Visually, the elegant slanted stitches provide an excellent aesthetic.
However, since this is a considerably time-consuming process, even French 'H' house straps or other luxury watch brands typically use machine stitching, using hand-stitching only for the finishing touches. Arte di mano has produced all of its camera cases using only saddle stitching for 20 years. In the case of watch straps, which are smaller items, we use an even finer stitch spacing—around 2mm—to conduct dense hand-sewing. This is a symbolic commitment to manual craftsmanship and durability that stands in contrast to mass production.
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316L Stainless Steel Hardware used in Medical Devices
The metal components such as spring bars and buckles used in our bespoke watch straps are primarily crafted from 316L grade stainless steel. 316L, which is mainly used in dental medical equipment, is dozens of times more expensive than general steel components and 5 to 10 times more expensive than standard stainless steel. The 316L grade possesses excellent corrosion resistance against moisture and salt, and the 'L' denotes low carbon, which generally signifies superior properties.
As these parts come into direct contact with the skin, we have opted for higher-grade metals. Through our many years of work, we clearly understand the value created by the combination of these subtle differences in the final result.
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Signature Edge Coat Finish
Cutting leather inevitably creates a raw edge, and for any carefully made product, this cross-section must be treated in some way. However, the difference in these treatment methods causes a stark contrast in workload and time. Therefore, for a brand or an artisan, it is a critical choice that goes beyond simple preference—it is a powerful element that reveals the pursuit of quality standards and technical superiority.
Basically, the edge coat method, which involves applying finishing material, is among the most premium methods as it includes drying times. For this reason, many brands and factories either avoid creating a raw edge altogether or use high-viscosity materials to finish the edge with a large amount in few applications. While it is possible to create a clean surface this way, the problem arises with use. Thick layers of finish tend to crack or peel off entirely over time.
However, Arte di mano designs its recipes by considering the product's state after use, ensuring it remains most stylish when the leather is appropriately aged.
Using a very thin, low-viscosity finishing material imported exclusively from Italy, we do not simply apply it; we combine various post-treatment recipes such as burnishing, sanding, coating, and heat treatment at each stage. Including the coating alone, the material is applied over 10 times, and with post-treatment, it undergoes more than 20 processes to stack very thin layers with high adhesion.
Through these processes, we have created a finishing surface that does not peel off as a whole but ages naturally alongside the beautiful surface aging of the leather.
Additionally, we provide edge care services throughout the product's lifespan. If you send your product to us after enjoying its aging process, we can restore the finishing surface through our care service.
Details,
Selection Options
We offer a wide range of options available for watch straps.
1. Quick-Release Spring Bar (316L stainless)
Additional Cost: USD 30.00
The quick-release spring bar is a very safe and easy option for strap replacement that minimizes damage to the lugs. Replacing a strap usually requires dedicated tools, and even with those, it is easy to leave marks on the watch.
However, with quick-release spring bars, you can easily swap straps by simply pulling a lever. We strongly recommend this if you use two or more straps or bracelets to match different moods or purposes.
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2. Volume Addition
Additional Cost - 1.5mm : USD 30.00 / 2.0mm : USD 50.00
Crocodile Olive, 1.5mm volume option
Among various forms of volume, Arte di mano pursues a natural and elegant volume that remains seamless from any direction. Having carved various grips for Leica cameras for a long time, we already have firm standards for the beautiful volume that emerges when reinforcement material is integrated within the leather.
Pueblo cognac, 1.5mm 볼륨 옵션 적용
This option considers the classic and dressy harmony of the watch itself through sculptural beauty, rather than just increasing height.
From left, Flat type 3 strap (Ekbatana, Crocodile grey, Crocodile black) / Right two strap has volume of 1.5mm (Crocodile Olive, Pueblo Cognac)
From left flat type (Ekbatana, Ekbatana D-buckle option) / Right one has 1.5mm volume (Buttero brown)
3. Buckle Selection
Additional Cost: Varies by buckle
If you select an 18mm buckle size, a pin buckle engraved with the Arte di mano logo is provided as standard. For other sizes, we provide a basic pin buckle if we have that size in stock.
ex) 22-18 / 21-18 / 20-18 / 19-18 and etc.
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4. D-Buckle Addition (Only for 18mm buckle size)
Additional Cost: USD 40.00
D-buckles, also known as folding buckles, are easier to wear compared to pin buckles and come in many forms. Among these, we specifically use the IWC-type D-buckle.
Its advantage lies in the fact that it does not bend or damage the strap during the folding process, which is a crucial hint for extremely extending the strap's lifespan.
Left - 18mm normal pin buckle (Basic) / Right - 18mm D-buckle option
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3. Engrave personal words
Combined engraving : USD 10.00 / Basic engraving : USD 15.00 / Advanced engraving : USD 70.00
* For crocodile or if you want better quality engraving, you need to pay USD 70.00(Advanced) for personal engraving.
You can personalize any Arte di mano product with your initials.
Combined engravings are limited to 7mm vertical height and use only the capital letters (numbers, spaces allowed) of the fonts listed below.
For Basic engraving / Advanced engraving,
ㅛou can choose any of the fonts listed below. Please submit your request as follows. Both Korean and English are accepted.
Words : / Font :
Example) Words : JnK-handworks / Font : inkburrow
* Initials are charged for the production cost of the initial plate.
For those who choose basic engraving or copperplate engraving,
if you've previously had initials made with us,
we can re-create the same initials at any time without additional cost.
* However, combination initials require a combination for each request, so a fee will apply each time.
Color chart
Rally
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - AUSONIA)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, milling, parafiin / Softness - ★★☆☆☆
It is an oil-pull-up leather produced by Ausonia, one of Italy's famous tenries, and Walpier, which makes leather using only traditional processes.
It contains rich oils and two-tone natural colors shown in the bent area by adding two colors one after the other and dyeing them. It is an attractive leather change. With natural milling and vintage color, the paraffin that has been piled up on the surface becomes more and more subtle with its use, and it becomes more attractive over time. Among the soft types of leather, it is the toughest leather. The surface dyeing treatment is very unique, so it is recommended for those who like natural and vintage leather products. The Rally volpe color is also Arte di mano's best-selling color.
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Minerva Box
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - BADALASSI CARLO)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, milling / Softness - ★★★★★
BADALASSI CARLO's Minerva box leather is a full vegetable leather that is made from cows grown in the Alps.
Unlike the initial matte feel, the natural luster that gradually rises as you use it has enough flavor to be treated as premium leather. In addition, the unique soft touch of the Minerva box, which is composed of rich oils, is excellent. It is the softest leather among soft types of leather.
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Dollaro
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Walpier)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Natural glossy type, Embossed(Shrunken pattern), Hand brushed two tone dye / Hardness - ★★★★☆
This is a article developed by Walpier, the renowned Italian tannery, best known as Buttero.
Based on Buttero's original processing method and dyeing technique-After embossing a pattern on the surface, it is hand-dyed again to make the protruding part darker with a two-tone dyeing that has a natural luster and strong impression. Basically, vegetable leather has the characteristic that the feeling of use remains natural, but Dollaro has a surface rigidity compared to general vegetable leather, so it is a vegetable leather and is very resistant to scratches.
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Buttero
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Walpier)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, Oil, Hard type / Hardness - ★★★★☆
This is Buttero, a representative article produced by Walpier, Tannery, which has been the third generation family business and produces the finest leather in Italy.
The leather is vegetable-processed using the finest French hides. It has a very smooth surface and at the same time has a rich oil content, which makes it the best quality leather that boasts a moist touch despite being vegetable. Despite its smooth surface, it has a rich and deep color that is clearly distinguished from other vegetable leathers with the unique touch of leather, rather than an artificial feel, and the unique color expression of Buttero. Like other leathers containing a lot of oil, it is relatively weak against scratches, but the natural traces of the years passed by the accumulation of scratches are more attractive than any other leather. This leather is especially loved in Japan.
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Buttero box
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Walpier)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, Oil, Milling / Softness - ★★★☆☆
It is a leather that has been milled on Buttero-based leather, a representative article produced by Tannery Walpier, a third generation family business and produces the finest leather in Italy, to obtain the natural pattern and softness of the surface.
The thickness of the unadjusted ledger is 2.8~3.0mm, the same as the Buttero, which is thicker than the Minerva box, and the tensile strength is stronger even at the same thickness. Compared to the Minerva box of the same color, the color density is a little heavier.Especially, when making a strap due to the difference in thickness, it is recommended when making a strap with a single layer method because it adds a sense of thickness and makes it possible to make a stronger strap It is a leather offering.
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Labrador
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Rocaros.r.l)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Natural glossy type, Hand brushed dye / Hardness - ★★★☆☆
Labrador is a cowhide made in Rocado, Italy, famous for its Italian shell cordovan. Inspired by the fur texture of the large breed Labrador, it creates a smooth and silky surface texture. It is a type of leather that is surface-dyed with leather that has a deep color similar to that of a cordovan familiar to us.
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Goat skin
(chrome tanned, France - Alran)
Extra cost : none
Finish - matt type / Thickness - 1.2 ~ 1.4 mm / softness - ★★☆☆☆
Alran, a French company, is a tannery that manufactures leathers for real luxury brands, including Hermes, and has a reputation for producing the finest leathers in goth skins.
Goat leather is soft but has tough properties. Unlike vegetable leather, whose surface ages with use, the surface is very scratch-resistant and the product is slightly lighter. Also, since the original color is maintained for a long time, it is recommended for those who are more sensitive to the condition of the surface. You can enjoy a vivid color that is difficult to express in vegetable leather.
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Pueblo
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - BADALASSI CARLO)
Extra cost : USD 10.00
Finish - Matt type, Art finish by steel ball / Hardness - ★★★☆☆
Pueblo is an art-finish leather from BADALASSI CARLO, a tannery famous for the Minerva box.
It is a leather that expresses details by rolling specially crafted iron beads on Minerva leather with a flat surface to create fine artificial scratches on the leather. When viewed in the state of a director, it is rather similar to a wounded leather, but if you look at the finished work as a product, you can see the expression of texture as an artistic attempt beyond that. Please refer to the result. It is a popular leather that is increasingly in demand around the world. It is recommended for those who enjoy the vintage feel.
Achab
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - BADALASSI CARLO)
Extra cost : USD 10.00
Finish - Natural glossy, Art finish by hand blade / Softness - ★★★☆☆
Achab is an art finish leather from BADALASSI CARLO, a tannery famous for its Minerva box.
It is a unique leather that is finished by making irregular sheaths one by one using a hand knife on the milled Minerva box leather. Produced solely on an intuitive sense, it is an extremely lyrical leather made only by one master crafter, even within the leather-producing tannery. The result is very dramatic, even more passionate compared to the same art-finish line, Pueblo. You can see the stylish expression of texture as an artistic attempt. Please refer to the result. It is recommended for those who enjoy a more bold and vintage style.
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Camoflage
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - La Perla Azzurra)
Extra cost : USD 10.00
Finish - Matt type, Milling / Hardness - ★★☆☆☆
Camouflage with military patterns on high-quality vegetable leather.
It is a leather that is constantly popular with its enthusiastic expression. Along with the military look, you can enjoy the natural vegetable leather texture and the stylish features of aging.
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Swift
(Chrome tanned, France, Spain)
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Matt type, natural grain / Softness - ★★★★★
The leather that Leica usually used for Edition. Swift leather looks like patternless, but has a low and dense pattern. It has a soft and smooth touch.
Nappa
(Chrome tanned, Italy - mastrotto)
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Matt type, natural grain / Softness - ★★★★★
The Italian Mastrotto's nappa leather is particularly popular for furniture and car seats.
It is used by luxury car brands such as Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, and luxury sofas that you are familiar with. It has good expressive power of color and has similar characteristics to Swift as a leather, and it is a leather with a very soft and smooth touch.
Shrenken-calf
(Chrome tanned, Germany - LEDERFABRIK PERLINGER )
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Matt type, natural shrunken emboss / Softness - ★★★★★
Shrunken calf leather is a leather that is made of a unique shrunken pattern by chrome-tanning calf leather less than 6 months old and shrinking the surface through shrunken processing. It features a soft and very elastic surface texture. It is difficult to enjoy aging because it is chrome tanned leather, but it has the advantage of being relatively light when commercialized, being resistant to scratches, and retaining the original color or texture for a longer time.
German PERLINGER's Shrunken Calf is actually the leather used in Hermes' production, and is more widely known under the name 'Togo'.
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Caviar
(Chrome tanned, France - HAAS)
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Glossy type, Caviar embossed / Softness - ★★★☆☆
Caviar is a very famous leather used by Luxury brand. It is the leather made by HAAS, France. It is an attractive product with a very slight pearlescent luster.
This is usually conceivable with the name caviar. The smaller of the two sizes, it is a good pattern size for small items or small bags. Made from calfskin.
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Chromexcel
(Combination tanned, USA - Horween)
Extra cost : USD 30.00
Finish - Matt type, Pull-up / Hardness - ★★★☆☆
It is Chromexcel leather, a representative cowhide of Horween in the United States, which is famous for cordovan.
This leather is finished with a rough surface finish unique to American leather and a natural two-tone pull-up finish that occurs at the folds. This leather is also famous as a material for shoes, and if you like the rough feeling of American leather or leather goods, it is a leather that is worth experiencing at least once. You'll find attractive leather goods that are finished with rough American leather and refined leather craftsmanship by Arte di mano.
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Novonappa
(Hybrid tanned, France - HAAS)
Extra cost : USD 30.00
Finish - Matt type, Oil and waxy / Thickness - 2.0 ~ 2.2 mm / Softness - ★★★★☆
Novonappa leather is a hybrid type of leather with a vegetable finish on the surface of chrome-tanned leather.
Because it is chrome tanned, it is lighter than vegetable leather products, but the texture of the surface is like vegetable tanned leather, and the surface of the leather naturally ages according to use. In addition, the texture of the surface is very soft and moist due to the sufficiently absorbed wax and oil content. This is another kind of texture that can be found in the hybrid type, which is different from the vegetable type. Like Bridle, when not used often, the wax component inside the leather cuts off the surface to form a white powdery film, and when used again, the wax component melts again and penetrates to restore the original surface texture. This is the original leather of HAAS, France, which is a supplier of High-end luxury brands, and is used by the brand to create vegetable-looking tan or black products.
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English Bridle
(Vegetable tanned, England - SEDGWICK)
Extra cost : USD 30.00
Finish - Bridle finish / Hardness - ★★★★★
Bridle leather is a premium leather that has the maximum fastness and sturdy tension that can be produced with cowhide enough to be used in the manufacture of horse harnesses such as reins and saddles.-Tallow and oil through vegetable tanned cowhide for more than 6 weeks. It is completed through a manual process of penetrating-finishing. In particular, the bridle leather used in Arte di mano is the original English bridle leather, the leather produced by SEDGWICK in the UK, which has a tradition of more than 100 years. It is the best among bridle leather that is used for bags used in the British royal family. When not in use or at low temperatures, a white powdery tallow is formed and occupies the surface, but with use, its characteristic smooth and luxurious gloss is gradually revealed.
It is cowhide made with the aim of cordovan, which is a horse's hip leather, and the surface is very hard, so the chewy texture of the cordovan is difficult to taste, but it has increased the density of the tissue by penetrating tallow.
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Lizard skin
(Real lizard skin, indonesia)
Extra cost : USD 60.00
Finish - Glossy type
It is a lizard skin with a lot of fans. This leather is characterized by an attractive luster and a dense surface pattern, and is very durable due to the high tensile strength of the surface. Among the special skins, it is widely used because the price is rather reasonable.
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SHELL CORDOVAN TOSCANA
(Vegetable tanned, Italy - Rocado s.r.l)
Extra cost : USD 100.00
Finish - Glazed, aniline dyed
Cordovan is leather near the horse's buttocks, and by extracting the glossy layer located inside the leather, it is produced as cordovan leather with extremely dense tissue. Or it's called a shell cordovan. The structure of the shell has a density corresponding to the dermal layer called the silver surface or surface of leather. In cowhide, the thickness of the dermal layer is usually considered to be around 0.2-0.5 mm, whereas most of the shell layers produced in cordovan have a thickness of 1 mm or more. Corresponding to the dermal layer, it is a very special leather with strong surface resilience along with the firmness of the tissue itself. It has a very rare value as only two small oval cordovan pieces can be produced from a single horse hide.
Italian Shell Cordovan is vegetable tanning made of 100% natural raw materials for a total of 6 months using the finest raw hides from Germany and Poland, and translucent dyeing and glazing using Aniline. It boasts the highest quality with the most diverse color lineup among cordovan, which is finished with a sophisticated finish using the surface gloss used and Italian technology accumulated.
The Italian Shell Cordovan, which forms a thick mania mainly in the production of shoes and accessories, is used not only by established manufacturers but also by young and trendy brands such as Tanner goods in the United States. It is very popular with creators all over the world.
Cordovan is a leather that needs care, and if you regularly manage it with a cream manufactured by the Cordovan manufacturer, which is sold together, or a cream that matches well with the creams on the market, you can always use it in a good surface condition.
* For ease of care, we recommend stitching similar to the leather's color.
* Due to the nature of cordovan, there may be differences in tone in the connected parts, and in the case of two-tone leather such as marbled, the differences in tone may be more noticeable.
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ROCADO SHELL CORDOVAN
(Vegetable tanned, Italy - ROCADO S.R.L)
Extra cost : USD 100.00
Finish - Glazed, aniline dyed
Rocado s.r.l., a tannery producing Italian shell cordovan, is located in Tuscany, Italy, and has specialized in horsehide for over 30 years.
Unlike cowhide, horsehide is obtained exclusively from horses that died naturally. The tannery sources only the highest-quality hides from Germany and Poland. Furthermore, the entire tanning process, including vegetable tanning, is 100% handcrafted. Furthermore, the tannery uses eco-friendly methods, using only natural ingredients. Adhering to the slogan "Open Tannery," Rocado s.r.l. is a rare tannery that actively pursues new endeavors and technological developments, while maintaining a youthful spirit and adhering to eco-friendly, traditional processes.
Shell Cordovan Toscana Italia, a cordovan brand originally introduced in Korea as "Italian Shell Cordovan," was once a partner of the company. However, after the company split, the company now maintains the original tannery name, ROCADO, and introduces high-quality cordovan with the rich glazing we're familiar with, along with experimental new articles.
In addition to the original Classic, the company offers Marbled with a natural marbling color, Museum with a more natural and uniform two-tone, and Fingerprint with a fingerprint-like pattern.
The company excels at bringing out the natural luster of cordovan through the glazing process, creating a captivating collection of cordovan. This high-quality leather, sourced from a highly reliable tannery, boasts the smoothest surface quality and a stable, natural dyeing process, making it one of the world's finest cordovan leathers.
* For ease of care, we recommend stitching similar to the leather's color.
* Due to the nature of cordovan, there may be differences in tone in the connected parts, and in the case of two-tone leather such as marbled, the differences in tone may be more noticeable.
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Horween Shell cordovan
(Vegetable tanned, USA - Horween)
Extra cost : USD 120.00
Finish - Glazed, aniline dyed
It is the shell cordovan leather of Horween, a representative American tannery that began in 1905. It is the most widely known leather type among cordovans that is dyed and glazed, such as the Italian cordovan introduced above.
American cordovan leather is a leather with a somewhat rough touch and texture, unlike Italian leather. If you enjoy the long reputation and the rough taste of American-this is leather to recommend.
* For ease of care, we recommend stitching similar to the leather's color.
* Due to the nature of cordovan, there may be differences in tone in the connected parts, and in the case of two-tone leather such as marbled, the differences in tone may be more noticeable.
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Crocodile leather
(Nile crocodile, Singapore - Henglong)
Extra cost : Head & tail - USD 160.00 / Belly - USD 200.00
Finish - Matt type, Belly (back cut)
Henglong, a Singapore-based company owned by LVMH, the parent company of Louis Vuitton, is a world-class crocodile skin tannery that produces high-quality crocodile skins. Crocodile leather is superior to other types of leather such as cowhide in terms of durability because it has excellent surface stiffness in addition to its unique texture and unique pattern.
Nile crocodile is regarded as the highest quality crocodile hide along with Porosus, a saltwater crocodile, and the Alligator, which lives mainly in the United States.
In the case of a glossy-type crocodile, its luster disappears when it is not taken care of while using it, whereas a matte-type crocodile leather has the attractiveness of natural light coming up nicely while using it and aging over time. Like cowhide, matte type leather has less surface treatment compared to glossy type, so it has no choice but to use raw hide with less scarring, and it is traded at a higher price than glossy crocodile at the same grade/size.
If you see the work of Arte di mano, which combines the finest crocodile leather manufactured by Henglong and the refined Arte di mano craftsmanship recognized in the world market, you are sure that you will no longer be able to find materials and quality beyond that.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. About Duty & Tax - Especially for US customer
Basically all duties and taxes are imposed by the importing country on the importer, and are the responsibility of the importer, not the producer.
We've recently received a significant number of inquiries from consumers in the United States regarding duties and taxes. This is due to the US government's decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption and establish additional duties. Details are below.
Starting August 29, 2025, the de minimis exemption for all international shipments to the US will be discontinued, and all imports valued at $800 or less will now be subject to duties and taxes. The rates vary by item, and additional duties may apply in addition to the base rate.
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BASIC NOTICE
1. Working period
All of our works is based on Order to made system. And period is depend on the kind of product.
Bags : Approximately 4-6 month
Camera cases : Approximately 3 month
Camera straps & small goods : Approximately 3 month
Leather skins : Approximately 2 month
2. Shipping (After work)
We use Fedex shipping service with tracking number. It take about 3-5 business days usually.
3. Tax & Duty
Tax or Duty are not included in price. Tax and Duty will be decide by your local custom and it is just on your treat. If you need any other help about this, please contact us before order.
We refuse any type of return because of Tax or Duty, in this case you just can get a refund except all kind of cost.
4. Return policy
If there is quality issue or something wrong about order detail, we will do our best to solve the problem and we will accept return and refund. But because it is order to made product, we do not accept return or refund without quality issue.
5. Payment
We accept several payment. But if you use paypal payment, please check about refund policy on important notice
6. Change order detail
In principle, order details cannot be changed after an order is placed. However, since production time includes waiting time, if actual work on your requested item has not yet begun, we can accommodate your request. If you need assistance with a change, please let us know as soon as possible. We will review and revise your order, but we cannot guarantee that your request will be processed as requested.
Arte di mano
Handcrafted by JnK
Bespoke Watch Strap / Regular
샘플 가죽 - Crocodile black (Matte type / Henglong / Singapore)
Thread - Black (Serafil / German)
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'Complete Your Own Time.'
We present our bespoke watch straps,
crafted with years of expertise in custom leatherwork.Crocodile Black, Quick-release spring bar option
Arte di mano’s custom-made watch straps, which have been provided exclusively to VIP clients through offline channels for the past 20 years, are now presented through a refined recipe under the name 'Bespoke Watch Strap.'
Renowned in the global market as a high-quality Leica accessory brand, Arte di mano has integrated its rigorous quality standards, sophisticated eye for material selection, and 20 years of expert craftsmanship into these bespoke watch straps. We present to you the finest materials available in the watch strap category, a production method worthy of high-end luxury, and a level of quality you can trust.
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Bespoke Watch Strap, Regular
"Formal and Precise"
Regular (Left), Pueblo cognac, volume option / Single (right two), Pueblo cognac (Normal stitch) Rally volpe (Casual stitch)
Unlike the 'Single' type, which is made from a single piece of leather, the 'Regular' bespoke watch strap is constructed by layering three primary components: the exterior leather, the lining, and Vildona—a German-made reinforcement material that maintains the strap's shape. If you choose to add the volume option, a fourth layer is added using a TPU-based mold to create a beautiful, raised silhouette.
Crocodile Olive with Volume & Quick-release options
Each layer serves its own specific purpose, whether to establish the form or to enhance durability, ensuring that the final shape remains both beautiful and robust. Furthermore, during the assembly process, natural curves are applied to correspond with the ergonomic curvature of the wrist, ensuring superior usability of the watch strap.
From left: Ekbatana / Ekbatana (D-buckle, Quick-release) / Buttero Brown (Quick-release)
SIGNATURE POINTS
Zermatt Lining (HAAS, France): Minimized skin irritation.
316L Stainless Steel Hardware: Medical-grade, resistant to sweat and moisture.
Vildona Reinforcement (German): Slim yet twist-resistant form.
Fine Saddle Stitching: Traditional equestrian hand-stitching.
Signature Edge Coat: Premium finish through repeated manual processing.
150+ Options: From cowhide to rare crocodile skins.
Custom Options: Quick-release, volume, D-buckle, and more.
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Why are watch straps inevitably considered consumables?
The inherent limitations of leather watch straps.
Cracking observed on a watch strap from a professional watch brand
It is no easy feat for a leather product to reach the end of its lifespan. The "aging" process, where traces of use accumulate, is actually one of the most attractive qualities of a leather product. At Arte di mano, we actively embrace this by designing our products so that, at a certain point when the signs of use have gathered, they look even more stylish than when they were brand new.
Despite this, the most common reason why leather products eventually become unusable is the appearance of "cracking" on the surface.
To transform raw skin into leather as a material, the most critical factors are "preventing decay" and "maintaining softness." This chemical process is known as tanning. Briefly explained, tanning involves altering the protein structure, removing decaying fats, and re-injecting non-decaying oils to restore softness. In this process, the most frequently used element is "water."
When moisture comes into contact with leather, it pushes out the internal oils, causing the leather to "harden." While this characteristic is often utilized intentionally in leather molding, repeatedly bending hardened leather will eventually lead to cracks. This marks the end of the leather's lifespan. In this regard, watch straps cannot be free from moisture and salt caused by sweat, or water encountered while washing hands. Repeated contact with moisture leads to hardening, and the use of a pin buckle forces a specific area to be pulled and bent repeatedly. Ultimately, a watch strap inherently possesses the characteristics of a consumable item.
Arte di mano’s watch straps begin their journey from an understanding of these leather characteristics.
"What if it is more resistant to hardening"
"What if it is strong against moisture?"
"What if we reduce the stress of repeated bending?"
We designed our watch straps with the hope that our creations, made with heart and the finest materials, will remain stylish and be used for a longer period. Through these considerations, we have been able to present straps with a more reasonable recipe that can be used from 1.5 times to several times longer than standard options.
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Zermatt (HAAS, France) Lining for Minimum Skin Irritation
Zermatt is a leather from a French tannery renowned for supplying the luxury brand 'H'. Made from calfskin under six months old, Zermatt offers a soft, silky touch that can be distinguished just by feeling it. This softness alone helps prevent hardening, and with the addition of a water-repellent coating and allergy care—applied without compromising the leather's natural qualities—it significantly reduces hardening caused by moisture and sweat.
Essentially, these characteristics are highly suitable for a leather product that comes into direct contact with the skin. Perhaps for this reason, the linings of watch straps or bracelets from certain French luxury houses are made with Zermatt. We use Zermatt as our basic lining leather because we have understood, through long-term testing, that its superior inherent qualities enhance the wearing comfort and durability of the watch strap.
Simply by choosing an appropriate lining material, we have been able to extend the lifespan of our leather products by 1.5 times or more.
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Traditional hand-sewing, Saddle Stitching
Saddle stitching is a hand-sewing technique derived from a specialized two-handed method used in medieval Europe to make equestrian gear exceptionally robust.
Unlike machine stitching, where the top and bottom threads are separate and interlocked in the middle, saddle stitching ensures that even if one stitch breaks, it has minimal impact on the adjacent stitches. Furthermore, a skilled crafter's stitching can maintain consistent tension regardless of thickness or structure, offering superior durability. Visually, the elegant slanted stitches provide an excellent aesthetic.
However, since this is a considerably time-consuming process, even French 'H' house straps or other luxury watch brands typically use machine stitching, using hand-stitching only for the finishing touches. Arte di mano has produced all of its camera cases using only saddle stitching for 20 years. In the case of watch straps, which are smaller items, we use an even finer stitch spacing—around 2mm—to conduct dense hand-sewing. This is a symbolic commitment to manual craftsmanship and durability that stands in contrast to mass production.
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316L Stainless Steel Hardware used in Medical Devices
The metal components such as spring bars and buckles used in our bespoke watch straps are primarily crafted from 316L grade stainless steel. 316L, which is mainly used in dental medical equipment, is dozens of times more expensive than general steel components and 5 to 10 times more expensive than standard stainless steel. The 316L grade possesses excellent corrosion resistance against moisture and salt, and the 'L' denotes low carbon, which generally signifies superior properties.
As these parts come into direct contact with the skin, we have opted for higher-grade metals. Through our many years of work, we clearly understand the value created by the combination of these subtle differences in the final result.
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Signature Edge Coat Finish
Cutting leather inevitably creates a raw edge, and for any carefully made product, this cross-section must be treated in some way. However, the difference in these treatment methods causes a stark contrast in workload and time. Therefore, for a brand or an artisan, it is a critical choice that goes beyond simple preference—it is a powerful element that reveals the pursuit of quality standards and technical superiority.
Basically, the edge coat method, which involves applying finishing material, is among the most premium methods as it includes drying times. For this reason, many brands and factories either avoid creating a raw edge altogether or use high-viscosity materials to finish the edge with a large amount in few applications. While it is possible to create a clean surface this way, the problem arises with use. Thick layers of finish tend to crack or peel off entirely over time.
However, Arte di mano designs its recipes by considering the product's state after use, ensuring it remains most stylish when the leather is appropriately aged.
Using a very thin, low-viscosity finishing material imported exclusively from Italy, we do not simply apply it; we combine various post-treatment recipes such as burnishing, sanding, coating, and heat treatment at each stage. Including the coating alone, the material is applied over 10 times, and with post-treatment, it undergoes more than 20 processes to stack very thin layers with high adhesion.
Through these processes, we have created a finishing surface that does not peel off as a whole but ages naturally alongside the beautiful surface aging of the leather.
Additionally, we provide edge care services throughout the product's lifespan. If you send your product to us after enjoying its aging process, we can restore the finishing surface through our care service.
Details,
Selection Options
We offer a wide range of options available for watch straps.
1. Quick-Release Spring Bar (316L stainless)
Additional Cost: USD 30.00
The quick-release spring bar is a very safe and easy option for strap replacement that minimizes damage to the lugs. Replacing a strap usually requires dedicated tools, and even with those, it is easy to leave marks on the watch.
However, with quick-release spring bars, you can easily swap straps by simply pulling a lever. We strongly recommend this if you use two or more straps or bracelets to match different moods or purposes.
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2. Volume Addition
Additional Cost - 1.5mm : USD 30.00 / 2.0mm : USD 50.00
Crocodile Olive, 1.5mm volume option
Among various forms of volume, Arte di mano pursues a natural and elegant volume that remains seamless from any direction. Having carved various grips for Leica cameras for a long time, we already have firm standards for the beautiful volume that emerges when reinforcement material is integrated within the leather.
Pueblo cognac, 1.5mm 볼륨 옵션 적용
This option considers the classic and dressy harmony of the watch itself through sculptural beauty, rather than just increasing height.
From left, Flat type 3 strap (Ekbatana, Crocodile grey, Crocodile black) / Right two strap has volume of 1.5mm (Crocodile Olive, Pueblo Cognac)
From left flat type (Ekbatana, Ekbatana D-buckle option) / Right one has 1.5mm volume (Buttero brown)
3. Buckle Selection
Additional Cost: Varies by buckle
If you select an 18mm buckle size, a pin buckle engraved with the Arte di mano logo is provided as standard. For other sizes, we provide a basic pin buckle if we have that size in stock.
ex) 22-18 / 21-18 / 20-18 / 19-18 and etc.
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4. D-Buckle Addition (Only for 18mm buckle size)
Additional Cost: USD 40.00
D-buckles, also known as folding buckles, are easier to wear compared to pin buckles and come in many forms. Among these, we specifically use the IWC-type D-buckle.
Its advantage lies in the fact that it does not bend or damage the strap during the folding process, which is a crucial hint for extremely extending the strap's lifespan.
Left - 18mm normal pin buckle (Basic) / Right - 18mm D-buckle option
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3. Engrave personal words
Combined engraving : USD 10.00 / Basic engraving : USD 15.00 / Advanced engraving : USD 70.00
* For crocodile or if you want better quality engraving, you need to pay USD 70.00(Advanced) for personal engraving.
You can personalize any Arte di mano product with your initials.
Combined engravings are limited to 7mm vertical height and use only the capital letters (numbers, spaces allowed) of the fonts listed below.
For Basic engraving / Advanced engraving,
ㅛou can choose any of the fonts listed below. Please submit your request as follows. Both Korean and English are accepted.
Words : / Font :
Example) Words : JnK-handworks / Font : inkburrow
* Initials are charged for the production cost of the initial plate.
For those who choose basic engraving or copperplate engraving,
if you've previously had initials made with us,
we can re-create the same initials at any time without additional cost.
* However, combination initials require a combination for each request, so a fee will apply each time.
Color chart
Rally
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - AUSONIA)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, milling, parafiin / Softness - ★★☆☆☆
It is an oil-pull-up leather produced by Ausonia, one of Italy's famous tenries, and Walpier, which makes leather using only traditional processes.
It contains rich oils and two-tone natural colors shown in the bent area by adding two colors one after the other and dyeing them. It is an attractive leather change. With natural milling and vintage color, the paraffin that has been piled up on the surface becomes more and more subtle with its use, and it becomes more attractive over time. Among the soft types of leather, it is the toughest leather. The surface dyeing treatment is very unique, so it is recommended for those who like natural and vintage leather products. The Rally volpe color is also Arte di mano's best-selling color.
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Minerva Box
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - BADALASSI CARLO)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, milling / Softness - ★★★★★
BADALASSI CARLO's Minerva box leather is a full vegetable leather that is made from cows grown in the Alps.
Unlike the initial matte feel, the natural luster that gradually rises as you use it has enough flavor to be treated as premium leather. In addition, the unique soft touch of the Minerva box, which is composed of rich oils, is excellent. It is the softest leather among soft types of leather.
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Dollaro
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Walpier)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Natural glossy type, Embossed(Shrunken pattern), Hand brushed two tone dye / Hardness - ★★★★☆
This is a article developed by Walpier, the renowned Italian tannery, best known as Buttero.
Based on Buttero's original processing method and dyeing technique-After embossing a pattern on the surface, it is hand-dyed again to make the protruding part darker with a two-tone dyeing that has a natural luster and strong impression. Basically, vegetable leather has the characteristic that the feeling of use remains natural, but Dollaro has a surface rigidity compared to general vegetable leather, so it is a vegetable leather and is very resistant to scratches.
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Buttero
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Walpier)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, Oil, Hard type / Hardness - ★★★★☆
This is Buttero, a representative article produced by Walpier, Tannery, which has been the third generation family business and produces the finest leather in Italy.
The leather is vegetable-processed using the finest French hides. It has a very smooth surface and at the same time has a rich oil content, which makes it the best quality leather that boasts a moist touch despite being vegetable. Despite its smooth surface, it has a rich and deep color that is clearly distinguished from other vegetable leathers with the unique touch of leather, rather than an artificial feel, and the unique color expression of Buttero. Like other leathers containing a lot of oil, it is relatively weak against scratches, but the natural traces of the years passed by the accumulation of scratches are more attractive than any other leather. This leather is especially loved in Japan.
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Buttero box
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Walpier)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Matt type, Oil, Milling / Softness - ★★★☆☆
It is a leather that has been milled on Buttero-based leather, a representative article produced by Tannery Walpier, a third generation family business and produces the finest leather in Italy, to obtain the natural pattern and softness of the surface.
The thickness of the unadjusted ledger is 2.8~3.0mm, the same as the Buttero, which is thicker than the Minerva box, and the tensile strength is stronger even at the same thickness. Compared to the Minerva box of the same color, the color density is a little heavier.Especially, when making a strap due to the difference in thickness, it is recommended when making a strap with a single layer method because it adds a sense of thickness and makes it possible to make a stronger strap It is a leather offering.
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Labrador
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - Rocaros.r.l)
Extra cost : none
Finish - Natural glossy type, Hand brushed dye / Hardness - ★★★☆☆
Labrador is a cowhide made in Rocado, Italy, famous for its Italian shell cordovan. Inspired by the fur texture of the large breed Labrador, it creates a smooth and silky surface texture. It is a type of leather that is surface-dyed with leather that has a deep color similar to that of a cordovan familiar to us.
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Goat skin
(chrome tanned, France - Alran)
Extra cost : none
Finish - matt type / Thickness - 1.2 ~ 1.4 mm / softness - ★★☆☆☆
Alran, a French company, is a tannery that manufactures leathers for real luxury brands, including Hermes, and has a reputation for producing the finest leathers in goth skins.
Goat leather is soft but has tough properties. Unlike vegetable leather, whose surface ages with use, the surface is very scratch-resistant and the product is slightly lighter. Also, since the original color is maintained for a long time, it is recommended for those who are more sensitive to the condition of the surface. You can enjoy a vivid color that is difficult to express in vegetable leather.
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Pueblo
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - BADALASSI CARLO)
Extra cost : USD 10.00
Finish - Matt type, Art finish by steel ball / Hardness - ★★★☆☆
Pueblo is an art-finish leather from BADALASSI CARLO, a tannery famous for the Minerva box.
It is a leather that expresses details by rolling specially crafted iron beads on Minerva leather with a flat surface to create fine artificial scratches on the leather. When viewed in the state of a director, it is rather similar to a wounded leather, but if you look at the finished work as a product, you can see the expression of texture as an artistic attempt beyond that. Please refer to the result. It is a popular leather that is increasingly in demand around the world. It is recommended for those who enjoy the vintage feel.
Achab
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - BADALASSI CARLO)
Extra cost : USD 10.00
Finish - Natural glossy, Art finish by hand blade / Softness - ★★★☆☆
Achab is an art finish leather from BADALASSI CARLO, a tannery famous for its Minerva box.
It is a unique leather that is finished by making irregular sheaths one by one using a hand knife on the milled Minerva box leather. Produced solely on an intuitive sense, it is an extremely lyrical leather made only by one master crafter, even within the leather-producing tannery. The result is very dramatic, even more passionate compared to the same art-finish line, Pueblo. You can see the stylish expression of texture as an artistic attempt. Please refer to the result. It is recommended for those who enjoy a more bold and vintage style.
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Camoflage
(Vegatable tanned, Italy - La Perla Azzurra)
Extra cost : USD 10.00
Finish - Matt type, Milling / Hardness - ★★☆☆☆
Camouflage with military patterns on high-quality vegetable leather.
It is a leather that is constantly popular with its enthusiastic expression. Along with the military look, you can enjoy the natural vegetable leather texture and the stylish features of aging.
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Swift
(Chrome tanned, France, Spain)
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Matt type, natural grain / Softness - ★★★★★
The leather that Leica usually used for Edition. Swift leather looks like patternless, but has a low and dense pattern. It has a soft and smooth touch.
Nappa
(Chrome tanned, Italy - mastrotto)
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Matt type, natural grain / Softness - ★★★★★
The Italian Mastrotto's nappa leather is particularly popular for furniture and car seats.
It is used by luxury car brands such as Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, and luxury sofas that you are familiar with. It has good expressive power of color and has similar characteristics to Swift as a leather, and it is a leather with a very soft and smooth touch.
Shrenken-calf
(Chrome tanned, Germany - LEDERFABRIK PERLINGER )
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Matt type, natural shrunken emboss / Softness - ★★★★★
Shrunken calf leather is a leather that is made of a unique shrunken pattern by chrome-tanning calf leather less than 6 months old and shrinking the surface through shrunken processing. It features a soft and very elastic surface texture. It is difficult to enjoy aging because it is chrome tanned leather, but it has the advantage of being relatively light when commercialized, being resistant to scratches, and retaining the original color or texture for a longer time.
German PERLINGER's Shrunken Calf is actually the leather used in Hermes' production, and is more widely known under the name 'Togo'.
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Caviar
(Chrome tanned, France - HAAS)
Extra cost : USD 20.00
Finish - Glossy type, Caviar embossed / Softness - ★★★☆☆
Caviar is a very famous leather used by Luxury brand. It is the leather made by HAAS, France. It is an attractive product with a very slight pearlescent luster.
This is usually conceivable with the name caviar. The smaller of the two sizes, it is a good pattern size for small items or small bags. Made from calfskin.
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Chromexcel
(Combination tanned, USA - Horween)
Extra cost : USD 30.00
Finish - Matt type, Pull-up / Hardness - ★★★☆☆
It is Chromexcel leather, a representative cowhide of Horween in the United States, which is famous for cordovan.
This leather is finished with a rough surface finish unique to American leather and a natural two-tone pull-up finish that occurs at the folds. This leather is also famous as a material for shoes, and if you like the rough feeling of American leather or leather goods, it is a leather that is worth experiencing at least once. You'll find attractive leather goods that are finished with rough American leather and refined leather craftsmanship by Arte di mano.
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Novonappa
(Hybrid tanned, France - HAAS)
Extra cost : USD 30.00
Finish - Matt type, Oil and waxy / Thickness - 2.0 ~ 2.2 mm / Softness - ★★★★☆
Novonappa leather is a hybrid type of leather with a vegetable finish on the surface of chrome-tanned leather.
Because it is chrome tanned, it is lighter than vegetable leather products, but the texture of the surface is like vegetable tanned leather, and the surface of the leather naturally ages according to use. In addition, the texture of the surface is very soft and moist due to the sufficiently absorbed wax and oil content. This is another kind of texture that can be found in the hybrid type, which is different from the vegetable type. Like Bridle, when not used often, the wax component inside the leather cuts off the surface to form a white powdery film, and when used again, the wax component melts again and penetrates to restore the original surface texture. This is the original leather of HAAS, France, which is a supplier of High-end luxury brands, and is used by the brand to create vegetable-looking tan or black products.
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English Bridle
(Vegetable tanned, England - SEDGWICK)
Extra cost : USD 30.00
Finish - Bridle finish / Hardness - ★★★★★
Bridle leather is a premium leather that has the maximum fastness and sturdy tension that can be produced with cowhide enough to be used in the manufacture of horse harnesses such as reins and saddles.-Tallow and oil through vegetable tanned cowhide for more than 6 weeks. It is completed through a manual process of penetrating-finishing. In particular, the bridle leather used in Arte di mano is the original English bridle leather, the leather produced by SEDGWICK in the UK, which has a tradition of more than 100 years. It is the best among bridle leather that is used for bags used in the British royal family. When not in use or at low temperatures, a white powdery tallow is formed and occupies the surface, but with use, its characteristic smooth and luxurious gloss is gradually revealed.
It is cowhide made with the aim of cordovan, which is a horse's hip leather, and the surface is very hard, so the chewy texture of the cordovan is difficult to taste, but it has increased the density of the tissue by penetrating tallow.
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Lizard skin
(Real lizard skin, indonesia)
Extra cost : USD 60.00
Finish - Glossy type
It is a lizard skin with a lot of fans. This leather is characterized by an attractive luster and a dense surface pattern, and is very durable due to the high tensile strength of the surface. Among the special skins, it is widely used because the price is rather reasonable.
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SHELL CORDOVAN TOSCANA
(Vegetable tanned, Italy - Rocado s.r.l)
Extra cost : USD 100.00
Finish - Glazed, aniline dyed
Cordovan is leather near the horse's buttocks, and by extracting the glossy layer located inside the leather, it is produced as cordovan leather with extremely dense tissue. Or it's called a shell cordovan. The structure of the shell has a density corresponding to the dermal layer called the silver surface or surface of leather. In cowhide, the thickness of the dermal layer is usually considered to be around 0.2-0.5 mm, whereas most of the shell layers produced in cordovan have a thickness of 1 mm or more. Corresponding to the dermal layer, it is a very special leather with strong surface resilience along with the firmness of the tissue itself. It has a very rare value as only two small oval cordovan pieces can be produced from a single horse hide.
Italian Shell Cordovan is vegetable tanning made of 100% natural raw materials for a total of 6 months using the finest raw hides from Germany and Poland, and translucent dyeing and glazing using Aniline. It boasts the highest quality with the most diverse color lineup among cordovan, which is finished with a sophisticated finish using the surface gloss used and Italian technology accumulated.
The Italian Shell Cordovan, which forms a thick mania mainly in the production of shoes and accessories, is used not only by established manufacturers but also by young and trendy brands such as Tanner goods in the United States. It is very popular with creators all over the world.
Cordovan is a leather that needs care, and if you regularly manage it with a cream manufactured by the Cordovan manufacturer, which is sold together, or a cream that matches well with the creams on the market, you can always use it in a good surface condition.
* For ease of care, we recommend stitching similar to the leather's color.
* Due to the nature of cordovan, there may be differences in tone in the connected parts, and in the case of two-tone leather such as marbled, the differences in tone may be more noticeable.
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ROCADO SHELL CORDOVAN
(Vegetable tanned, Italy - ROCADO S.R.L)
Extra cost : USD 100.00
Finish - Glazed, aniline dyed
Rocado s.r.l., a tannery producing Italian shell cordovan, is located in Tuscany, Italy, and has specialized in horsehide for over 30 years.
Unlike cowhide, horsehide is obtained exclusively from horses that died naturally. The tannery sources only the highest-quality hides from Germany and Poland. Furthermore, the entire tanning process, including vegetable tanning, is 100% handcrafted. Furthermore, the tannery uses eco-friendly methods, using only natural ingredients. Adhering to the slogan "Open Tannery," Rocado s.r.l. is a rare tannery that actively pursues new endeavors and technological developments, while maintaining a youthful spirit and adhering to eco-friendly, traditional processes.
Shell Cordovan Toscana Italia, a cordovan brand originally introduced in Korea as "Italian Shell Cordovan," was once a partner of the company. However, after the company split, the company now maintains the original tannery name, ROCADO, and introduces high-quality cordovan with the rich glazing we're familiar with, along with experimental new articles.
In addition to the original Classic, the company offers Marbled with a natural marbling color, Museum with a more natural and uniform two-tone, and Fingerprint with a fingerprint-like pattern.
The company excels at bringing out the natural luster of cordovan through the glazing process, creating a captivating collection of cordovan. This high-quality leather, sourced from a highly reliable tannery, boasts the smoothest surface quality and a stable, natural dyeing process, making it one of the world's finest cordovan leathers.
* For ease of care, we recommend stitching similar to the leather's color.
* Due to the nature of cordovan, there may be differences in tone in the connected parts, and in the case of two-tone leather such as marbled, the differences in tone may be more noticeable.
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Horween Shell cordovan
(Vegetable tanned, USA - Horween)
Extra cost : USD 120.00
Finish - Glazed, aniline dyed
It is the shell cordovan leather of Horween, a representative American tannery that began in 1905. It is the most widely known leather type among cordovans that is dyed and glazed, such as the Italian cordovan introduced above.
American cordovan leather is a leather with a somewhat rough touch and texture, unlike Italian leather. If you enjoy the long reputation and the rough taste of American-this is leather to recommend.
* For ease of care, we recommend stitching similar to the leather's color.
* Due to the nature of cordovan, there may be differences in tone in the connected parts, and in the case of two-tone leather such as marbled, the differences in tone may be more noticeable.
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Crocodile leather
(Nile crocodile, Singapore - Henglong)
Extra cost : Head & tail - USD 160.00 / Belly - USD 200.00
Finish - Matt type, Belly (back cut)
Henglong, a Singapore-based company owned by LVMH, the parent company of Louis Vuitton, is a world-class crocodile skin tannery that produces high-quality crocodile skins. Crocodile leather is superior to other types of leather such as cowhide in terms of durability because it has excellent surface stiffness in addition to its unique texture and unique pattern.
Nile crocodile is regarded as the highest quality crocodile hide along with Porosus, a saltwater crocodile, and the Alligator, which lives mainly in the United States.
In the case of a glossy-type crocodile, its luster disappears when it is not taken care of while using it, whereas a matte-type crocodile leather has the attractiveness of natural light coming up nicely while using it and aging over time. Like cowhide, matte type leather has less surface treatment compared to glossy type, so it has no choice but to use raw hide with less scarring, and it is traded at a higher price than glossy crocodile at the same grade/size.
If you see the work of Arte di mano, which combines the finest crocodile leather manufactured by Henglong and the refined Arte di mano craftsmanship recognized in the world market, you are sure that you will no longer be able to find materials and quality beyond that.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. About Duty & Tax - Especially for US customer
Basically all duties and taxes are imposed by the importing country on the importer, and are the responsibility of the importer, not the producer.
We've recently received a significant number of inquiries from consumers in the United States regarding duties and taxes. This is due to the US government's decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption and establish additional duties. Details are below.
Starting August 29, 2025, the de minimis exemption for all international shipments to the US will be discontinued, and all imports valued at $800 or less will now be subject to duties and taxes. The rates vary by item, and additional duties may apply in addition to the base rate.
While all countries are the same, for US citizens, duties and taxes are imposed by the US government on US citizens, and are imposed on the importer and user, not the producer. Please keep this in mind.
2. Important Policy Changes Regarding Refunds Upon PayPal Payment Cancellations
PayPal charges a 4.4% fee to sellers by default, which is non-refundable in the event of a refund. For example, if a payment of USD 1,000.00 is immediately refunded, the seller will pay a USD 44.00 fee to PayPal for the transaction, even though no actual purchase was made. This fee is non-refundable. This is especially true for simple refunds, as well as frequent changes in transaction amounts due to changes in options or purchases of other products.
For this reason, refunds or partial refunds requested by PayPal customers will be returned as credits that can be used at any time on our website. This policy applies to PayPal payments only. Please note that refunds and partial refunds are available as before for other payment methods.
BASIC NOTICE
1. Working period
All of our works is based on Order to made system. And period is depend on the kind of product.
Bags : Approximately 4-6 month
Camera cases : Approximately 3 month
Camera straps & small goods : Approximately 3 month
Leather skins : Approximately 2 month
2. Shipping (After work)
We use Fedex shipping service with tracking number. It take about 3-5 business days usually.
3. Tax & Duty
Tax or Duty are not included in price. Tax and Duty will be decide by your local custom and it is just on your treat. If you need any other help about this, please contact us before order.
We refuse any type of return because of Tax or Duty, in this case you just can get a refund except all kind of cost.
4. Return policy
If there is quality issue or something wrong about order detail, we will do our best to solve the problem and we will accept return and refund. But because it is order to made product, we do not accept return or refund without quality issue.
5. Payment
We accept several payment. But if you use paypal payment, please check about refund policy on important notice
6. Change order detail
In principle, order details cannot be changed after an order is placed. However, since production time includes waiting time, if actual work on your requested item has not yet begun, we can accommodate your request. If you need assistance with a change, please let us know as soon as possible. We will review and revise your order, but we cannot guarantee that your request will be processed as requested.
