• Oker 001 (prototype) - leathercraft mit kater
  • Oker 001 (prototype) - leathercraft mit kater
  • Oker 001 (prototype) - leathercraft mit kater
  • Oker 001 (prototype) - leathercraft mit kater
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Oker #001 (prototype)

Oker #001 (prototype)

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This is the first prototype of a new coin purse design, crafted from full-grain horse culatta and soft nappa leather.

On one side, there’s a large coin compartment that unfolds into a square box — making it easier to find the right coins. The outside features full-grain culatta, while the inside shows the beautiful wrinkly reverse culatta texture. It closes with a Cobrax snap button, which gives the most tactile and satisfying button experience I’ve ever encountered.

On the flip side, you’ll find two slots made from reverse culatta showcasing unique cordovan wrinkles. The smaller card slot has a striking diagonal line texture, while the larger slot fits both cards and cash comfortably.

This is my very first prototype of this design, so it’s truly one of a kind.

Each item is one of a kind due to the natural full grain texture of leather and the creative process. Everything particular about this item is as it should be.

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Quality is a journey

Hand-stitched

Saddle stitch is the strongest seam that can't be replicated by a sewing machine... for sure it's an overkill.

Still the quality comes not from its toughness, but from the process and the journey. First through my hands and then in your own adventures.

My principles and choices

Avant-garde leather

Horse culatta

I'm mesmerized by horse culatta with shell cordovan traces and wrinkles.

It arrives with waxy residue and matte texture to be polished by your hands and develop a smooth shine.

What is horse culatta?

Heritage leathercraft

Made to last

Vegetable tanned full-grain leather is a very particular material. It won't stay brand new and perfect like a heavily coated chrome tanned leather.

Instead it develops character and patina, and this is how it can survive much longer, through changes.

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