Money Clip Wallet - Tan Badalassi Carlo Ecbatana Lux Leather

Distinctive Italian leather, rich vintage character, and meticulous hand craftsmanship come together in this elegant, minimalist money clip wallet.

Handcrafted from exceptional Tan Ecbatana Lux leather, produced by the prestigious Badalassi Carlo tannery in Tuscany, Italy, this wallet combines the unmistakable character of artisanal Italian vegetable-tanned leather with a slim, practical design. Its warm tan coloring, beautifully marbled surface, and deliberately aged appearance create a striking balance between refined elegance and rustic individuality. Each piece of leather possesses its own unique markings and tonal variations, ensuring that no two wallets are ever quite alike.

Four card slots comfortably accommodate eight to ten cards, while a solid brass money clip securely holds up to 30 folded banknotes. Its compact dimensions and slim profile make it particularly well suited to front-pocket carry, offering generous capacity without the unnecessary bulk of a conventional bifold wallet.

Every stitch is sewn entirely by hand using 0.6 mm and 0.8 mm Ritza 25 Tiger thread, manufactured by Julius Koch in Germany. This premium braided polyester thread is renowned for its exceptional strength, abrasion resistance, and durability, including its resistance to sunlight and aging. Traditional saddle stitching provides a strong, enduring construction that beautifully complements the quality and character of the leather.

The exposed edges are painstakingly finished by hand, progressively sanded with increasingly fine abrasives, treated with burnishing compounds, and finally polished with waxes and heavy canvas. The result is a beautifully smooth, lustrous edge that enhances the wallet's appearance while providing a durable finish that is easily maintained.

Approximate Dimensions:

• Closed: 3" wide × 4-7/16" high

• Open: 3" wide × 8" high

About the Leather — Badalassi Carlo Ecbatana Lux

Badalassi Carlo Ecbatana Lux is an exceptional full-grain Italian cowhide leather, traditionally vegetable tanned in Tuscany and individually worked by hand to achieve its unmistakable vintage character. Unlike conventional leathers with uniformly finished surfaces, Ecbatana Lux celebrates the beauty of irregularity, with richly layered colors, distinctive marbling, and an intentionally weathered appearance that gives each hide a remarkable sense of depth and individuality.

Through artisanal applications of dyes and oils, the leather acquires a beautifully varied surface, with subtle scratches, contrasting tones, and naturally expressive markings reminiscent of leather that has been treasured and carefully worn for generations. Supple yet durable, it combines a pleasingly soft hand with the substance and resilience expected of fine Italian vegetable-tanned leather. Its distinctive finish ensures that every handcrafted article possesses a character entirely its own.

Perhaps most remarkable is the way Ecbatana Lux continues to evolve with use. As the leather is handled and worn, its surface gradually becomes smoother and more luminous, while the rich variations in color deepen into an increasingly expressive patina. Already possessing the character of beautifully aged leather, Ecbatana Lux becomes even more distinctive with time, making it an exceptional choice for a finely handcrafted wallet intended to be enjoyed for many years.