This is a 3 Pocket Cardholder made out of the most expensive leather in the world – Shell Cordovan leather, with the middle pocket reversed to boast the authentic Rocado Tannery Stamp. The craftsmanship is on point. product was originally crafted by J.A.B Leatherworks, USA-Based leather business. A beautiful find indeed.
Special Factors:
– Impossible to find in Pakistan market
– Bears the authentic Rocado Tannery Stamp whoch is rare even in other Shell products.
– Shell is the most expensive leather in the world (Tanning process is 6 months long)
Condition: 9.510
Minor aesthetic wear marks. No flaw in stitching. Edges have maintained their mirror-polished look and are a beauty to behold.
Description:
Cordovan leather, or “shell cordovan” as it’s also sometimes known, is a leather that’s derived from the hindquarters of horsehide, the tump of a horse.
The tanning of cordovan leather is very complex and labor-intensive as over six months and more than a hundred processes are involved for each piece
The term “shell” refers to the specific part of the hide once it has been split horizontally to remove the grain, and the term “cordovan” derives from the Spanish city of Córdoba, meaning “from Córdoba.”
Because of its qualities, beauty, and durability, cordovan leather was sought after by Spanish royalty and, even before the age of Instagram, this was influencing other royal families to buy it as well.
In a nutshell, then, the high price of cordovan comes down mainly to the low overall supply and high overall demand for horse hides as well as the long and complex tanning process
Prices vary, of course, but the typical price for cordovan leather is around $100 per square foot.
Shell Cordovan leather is a truly unique, intriguing material with a luster that goes far deeper than just its natural shine. Even with its lofty asking price, cordovan leather that’s maintained well is going to be able to stand up to years of wear and should be a joy to behold each time you wear it.
