Handmade wallets

A wallet is both a fashion accessory and an indispensable practical item that most people use on a daily basis. This is not only a temporary storage of money, but also a device for carrying other small everyday things: plastic cards, travel tickets, business cards. And handmade wallets also emphasize the status and good taste of the owner.

Today, custom-made wallets are purchased not only by well-to-do people. Many people do not like Chinese consumer goods, produced in millions of copies on the conveyor, but the handiwork of a master who approaches each item he makes with soul. In addition, many note that, due to frequent use, factory wallets are soon able to fray, tear and lose their presentation.

Both owners and craftsmen who make wallets note the following advantages:

• A tanner working on an item will use only natural high-quality material - he is just familiar with it. Therefore, unlike the factory ones, such accessories are always guaranteed to be made of genuine leather.
• The whole process, including cutting, stitching, alignment, takes place under the control of the master. He is fully responsible for his work.
• Such products have a high artistic value. And made by personal order will also be the only unique copies.

Of the disadvantages of handmade wallets, only one can be noted - their cost. But this does not stop buyers - they are ready to pay any money for the virtuoso work of the master and high quality.

Men's wallets have several traditional models. Most often, one of the classic forms is chosen to order. And the difference may lie in additional compartments and pockets, decorative trim and logo patches. Men most often try to choose a minimum of decor - their wallets look strict and brutal.

The classic shape of a men's wallet is a square that opens like a book. Bills in it are usually bent in half, and the side compartments are used to store cards, business cards and other items. Most often it closes with a metal button. The originality of such products can be supplemented with engraving, embossing, decorative patches made of leather, metal or coarse fabrics.

Another model for men is a purse, which has a vertical rectangular shape. It is usually worn in the inside pocket of a jacket or jacket. Most of all, it looks like a passport cover, only with many compartments. Usually such an accessory does not have fasteners. Thanks to the work of the wizard, you can create many original versions of this type of wallet.

Women's wallets, unlike men's, have a greater variety of shapes and designs. Ladies usually choose a purse of such a size that it fits into a purse without any problems. But there are also options when the accessory is used in the form of a clutch, then it is worn in the hands.

Most often, women use the classic rectangular model. The proportions of height and length in such products will be approximately 1:2 or 1:2.5. It is understood that banknotes are placed in them entirely without bending. This is the main difference from the classic male model. They are fastened with a button or a metal clasp located at the bottom of the front of the wallet. But if the product is made to order, then other options are possible: Velcro, buttons, zippers.

A special version of a women's clutch wallet is a small handbag in the form of an envelope. Usually it does not have a strap or handle. The clutch is worn in the hands or under the arm. This product is especially loved by fashionistas who use it in combination with certain outfits, emphasizing their grace. But as a purse, it also performs everyday practical functions.

When making women's wallets, craftsmen can show their imagination and make, for example, this accessory in the shape of a heart, some kind of pet or flower. The choice of colors and decor is practically unlimited.

Custom engraved wallets can perfectly emphasize the refined taste of the owner. Some prefer to put their initials or full name on the surface, others order corporate kits with the company name, others simply want to have some catchphrase or funny saying on a personal item. It is worth remembering the wallet from the hero of the movie "Pulp Fiction" with a very funny inscription.

Engraving on the wallet is performed using special tools by burning or using a laser. Genuine leather is a very unpredictable material; in order to obtain an even inscription, it must be very well made.Therefore, engraving with perfect uniform edges will also indicate the excellent condition of the skin. Another advantage of such models is that they can be presented as a gift by making a congratulatory inscription on the front.

Handmade wallets with embossing are processed mechanically. For their manufacture, many tools are used - an experienced craftsman has dozens of cutters, scrapers, needles and other tools in his set. Therefore, such custom-made accessories will have a high cost, but look impressive. They are most capable of emphasizing individuality and uniqueness.

The dimensions of the wallet should, above all, correspond to the practicality and ease of wearing with outerwear. Women's models should be freely placed in a ladies' handbag, and men's models should be worn without problems in a trouser, jacket or jacket pocket. This does not apply to clutches that are carried in the hands, but they should also not be made large.

Optimal sizes for classic wallet options:

• female: length 20 - 25 cm, height 9 - 12 cm;

• male: length 12 - 15 cm, height 9 - 12 cm;

• in the form of a purse: width 8 - 10 cm, height 13 -15 cm.

In addition, there is a whole system of selecting the size of the wallet according to Feng Shui. According to this theory, there are positive and negative segments of length, width and thickness. If you choose the right parameters, you can achieve success not only in financial matters, but also in many other areas of life.

If strict soft colors and monotonous designs are usually suitable for men, then for women there is an opportunity to order the brightest palette with cheerful patterns and romantic patterns. The most preferred colors for men's wallets are beige, brown, black, dark green. Women most often choose pink, yellow, white shades and a variety of color textures.

Feng Shui also implies the dependence of the color of the wallet on the element characteristic of the owner in accordance with the date of his birth. There are 5 types of elements, each of which includes its own set of shades.

Most often, handmade wallets are made from various types of leather. This material is strong and durable, lends itself well to cutting, sewing and embossing. A very good option is products made of natural smooth leather, which have a representative appearance and gloss. There are other varieties: tanned, boiled, eco-leather. What kind of leather an accessory is made of will affect the life and wear resistance of the wallet.

Suede products will also have sufficient strength and long service life. Thanks to the rough surface, pleasant to the touch, such wallets have an original appearance.

When choosing a handmade wallet, you should pay attention to the evenness of the seams, the uniformity of the material, the absence of cuts and other defects. On high-quality leather, all fragments of the engraving should be perfectly even. Before purchasing, you should try on a wallet in your pocket or bag - it should fit comfortably there.In general, manual work implies guaranteed quality, but a preliminary check will never be superfluous.

Women's wallets should be selected so that they harmonize in color with the handbag in which they are worn. And clutches are also selected in accordance with the outfit used.

Of the brand new handmade wallets, it is worth noting:

• vintage brown wallet for men from SEJUE, made of genuine leather with polyester lining;

• an elegant oblong QIGER wallet with a strict business style;

• Bicolor embossed purse in a delicate coffee colour.

Perfect for people who value elegance and style, the following models:

• men's wallets and purses from the talented master Gmleather;

• a minimalist clutch for women Skin_and_Skill;

• brown leather wallet from artisan Drakkar.