From the workbench · Wallets
Handmade leather wallets
A wallet is the leather you touch most, so it is where hand stitching matters most. Our wallets are cut and saddle-stitched by hand with waxed thread: a saddle stitch holds even if one stitch is cut, where a machine lock stitch unravels.
Every piece here is drawn, cut, edged and saddle-stitched by hand at our workbench in Istanbul — Zafer at the bench, Pınar at the drawing table. Most are made after you order, in the leather colour and size you choose.
Italian Pueblo Leather Wallet
Leather Wallet with Cash Pocket
Original Design Leather Wallet
Leather Wallet with Antique Rivet
About these pieces
Our wallets
There are four designs: an Italian Pueblo wallet in two colours of your choice, which can carry your initials; a wallet with a dedicated cash pocket and four card slots; an original-design wallet; and a slim wallet closed with an antique rivet. All are made in small batches in our Istanbul atelier.
Not sure how many card slots you need? Our Journal explains how many cards a leather wallet should hold, and why a slot stretches once.
| Leather | Italian Pueblo and other natural leathers |
|---|---|
| Stitching | Saddle stitch by hand, waxed thread |
| Options | Two-colour combinations; initials on the Pueblo wallet |
| Designs | 4 |
| Price | 1.900 ₺ – 4.100 ₺ (≈ $46 · €39 and up) |
| Making time | Most pieces leave the atelier in 1–2 business days |
| Shipping | Tracked, worldwide; cost shown at checkout |
| Returns | 30 days, except personalised or made-to-measure pieces |
Questions about wallets
Are your wallets for men or women?
Both. The designs are unisex; choose the colours that suit the person.
Can I have initials on a wallet?
Yes, on the Italian Pueblo wallet. Personalised wallets cannot be returned unless faulty.
How long does a hand-stitched wallet last?
With normal care, decades. The leather softens in two to three weeks of carrying and builds a patina; the saddle stitch does not unravel.
Before you choose
Written at the bench, for people who want to know what they are buying.
- How Many Cards Should a Leather Wallet Hold? A Slot Stretches Once
- Saddle Stitch vs Machine Stitch: The Seam That Decides How Long a Bag Lives
- Patina: The Story Your Leather Writes About You
- How to Choose Leather as a Gift: Two Questions, and the Pieces That Answer Both
- The Leather Guide: grades, tannage, finish and care in one page
Looking for a different size or colour?
Send us your measurements and a photo of the room. We reply within one working day with a price and a delivery date.