Materials & Craft

Atelier & Materials

Materials & Craft

From the mountains of northern Spain to the ateliers of Florence.

Philosophy

We Begin with What Is Real

Every piece starts with a material that was alive — full-grain hides, solid brass, steamed wood. We source from three tanneries: two in northern Spain, one in Italy. Each hide is inspected by hand before cutting.

01 — Taurillon

Pebble Grain, Full Depth

Full-grain hides from young bulls raised in northern Spain. The pebbled texture is not embossed — it develops through the animal's life. Semi-aniline finished. 1.4–1.6mm thickness. Scratch-resistant and patina-forming.

  • SourceNorthern Spain
  • GradeFull Grain, 1.4–1.6mm
  • FinishSemi-Aniline

02 — Nappa

Hand-Selected Calfskin

Italian calfskin, 1.0–1.2mm, aniline finished. Used for the Penguin, Cabin Bag, Mobile Bag, and Clutch — pieces demanding a smooth, structured exterior.

  • SourceItalian Tanneries
  • GradeFull Grain, 1.0–1.2mm
  • FinishAniline

03 — Hardware

18-Karat Gold on Solid Brass

Every clasp, lock, and stud begins as solid brass — die-cast, filed, hand-polished, then plated in 18-karat gold. Trunk locks are precision-engineered: spring-loaded, 1.8N closure force. No magnetic snaps.