This is a substantial folder/portfolio, hand-crafted from vintage buffalo hide. It has internal pockets that will hold sheets of A4 or US Letter size paper (one deep gusset pocket on the right and two smaller pockets on the left), as well as three slots for credit/debit cards.
The vintage leather has the authentic marks and flaws typical of leather taken from mature working animals, and has been finished in a wash of mahogany brown organic dye. The portfolio is lined inside with the same grade of leather, and the edge of the cover has been laced with matching goatskin thong.
This portfolio will suit customers who want a genuine item with an 'old' or antique feel. The leather surface has been given a moderately 'distressed' finish.
The overall measurements of the portfolio are: 34x25cm (13.5 x 10 inches)
The double layer leather construction makes this portfolio quite weighty. Packed weight will be a little short of 1kg.
I am happy to make custom versions of this portfolio for artists who use outsize buying or non-standard paper sizes.
Handmade from renewable and recycled materials
The gallery photos show the actual item offered in this Etsy listing. Please study the photos carefully. They were taken against a black background in order to reveal all the surface detail of the leather.
As with all my leather stationery, this binder is made of vintage hide - taken from animals who have come to the end of a working life. I do not use leather from animals purpose-bred for hide production.
Product code: A4 / US Letter Size Portfolio buying Binder - Hand-Tooled VINTAGE Leather - antique distressed finish