About leather
LEATHER
A color that harmonizes orange and brown.
Persimmon tanning dyeing, which creates a wood grain-like appearance on leather, is also known as ``sun dyeing.''
“Can we finish leather with natural dyes?”
With this in mind, we started persimmon tanning in 2003.
It was born at a time when mass production and mass consumption were popular all over the world.
As the harmful effects of air and water pollution began to be talked about, we continued to ask ourselves what we could do as a leather industry.
“We should be able to make leather that can be used with more care, using natural materials that have no impact on the environment.”
The leather was completed after repeated trial production with suppliers, and the brushed texture that resembles wood grain is unique in the industry.
The source of the dye is persimmon juice, which is made by squeezing the juice from unripe persimmons that are harvested while they are still green and fermenting and aging them.
We use every bit of the fruit, including the skin and stems, and let it mature over many years, just like wine.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM's persimmon tanned leather is
Rather than soaking the leather directly in persimmon juice liquid, we use inherited craftsmanship to create a pattern that looks like wood grain with brush grains as wide as the palm of your hand.
The process involves applying persimmon juice (fermented astringent persimmon juice) to each piece of tanned leather with a brush and exposing it to sunlight eight times. The number of dyeing cycles is determined and adjusted depending on the condition of the hide and the temperature and humidity on the day of dyeing.
By carefully repeating this process, the shading of the brush strokes becomes a pattern, creating a uniquely Japanese brown color, ``Japan Brown.''
Because the layers are applied by hand, each piece of leather has a unique look and is created so that no two pieces are alike. That is the real pleasure of persimmon tanning, and each product can be enjoyed as a unique item.
Because it is natural, the color and density change depending on the season, and the beautiful straight brushstrokes are the result of craftsmanship cultivated over decades.
Light, soft, dyed,
Its expression changes with the sunlight,
Growing into a strong yet gentle material.
Dyeing, which has been a part of Japanese life for over 1,000 years, came across Yamato, a Japanese leather finished with full vegetable tannins, and became a product that returns to the earth.
Because it is tanned, it will feel firm when you first use it, but as you use it, it will become softer and more comfortable to you.
By using it, you can further deepen the color and create a new story.
HOW TO CARE
We recommend Coronil 1909 Supreme Leather Lotion.
First, remove invisible dust and dirt by brushing, then apply a small amount of lotion onto a soft cloth and apply it evenly to the leather product.
After application, brush to remove excess cream and add shine.
To finish, wipe dry with leather gloves.
After application, if you wish to remove any dust or fingerprints that may have adhered to the product, please wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth.
At this time, please be careful not to wipe too hard as this may strip the oil from the leather.
The frequency of maintenance depends on the condition, but please do it once a year.
NOTE
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The way the brush marks (patterns) appear will vary, and the shade of color will also vary depending on the condition of the hide and the time of dyeing.
It will come out, but please enjoy the uniqueness of the leather. - There may be small scratches, uneven coloring, scuffs, or wrinkles (natural animal wrinkles) on the surface of the leather, but please understand that this is a characteristic of natural materials.
- We try to reproduce the actual product as much as possible in the product images, but depending on your monitor and computer environment, there may be differences in how the colors appear. Thank you for your understanding.
