MR. HIDE LEATHER SUNDRIES

Leather: 
• (Outer) Horween Chromexcel (CXL) Horse Strip ("North of Cordovan")
• (Inner) Natural Vegetable Tanned Cowhide

Available in:
• Color 8 (Reddish Brown)
• Carolina Brown (Dark Brown)
• Black
• Natural CXL (Lighter Brown)
 

Other Materials: 
• Waxed French Linen Thread

Description: 
• 3 card slots
• Approximately 4 1/4" x 2 3/4"
• Products are made-to-order and completion to shipping times may take up to 1 to 2 weeks, please keep this in consideration when ordering.

The love for these patterns used in the Kiji collection of pins, continue through this piece of nostalgia.

“The bird call's sound is produced by rotating the wooden cylinder against the cast zinc plug. By varying the pressure between the two surfaces while twisting back and forth, a variety of bird sounds can be accurately imitated. Originally conceived by songbird hunters in Europe, the bird call attracts birds by creating the illusion that other birds are in the area.

Recognized by multiple generations of birders and outdoors people, the Audubon™ Bird Call has been made and tuned by hand in the USA in the same way for over 60 years.” - American Bird Products

Asanoha. This pattern resembles the shape of a hemp leaf. Which culturally became associated with growth and good health, due to the fast-growing nature of hemp...

Shippou. A series of interlocking circles makes up this pattern. The name refers to the seven treasures of Buddhism...

Seigaiha. An "ocean" of repeated arches, forms this pattern of waves. Waves are often culturally regarded as good luck and fortune...

Yagasuri. This pattern resembles the fletching on arrows. It's culturally associated with strength and determination, as well as protection from evil in Buddhism beliefs...

Leather:
• Approximately 28” Natural Vegetable Tanned Cowhide Cord

Description:
• Sold individually
• Customized original Audubon™ Bird Call approximately 2.25” x 0.5”
• Made from Birch and available in Natural, 1/2 Indigo Dyed and Indigo Dyed variants
• Indigo variants are all hand dyed with Japanese Indigo and considered unique and one of a kind. No two are alike as each bird call receives the Indigo dye differently.
• The wooden base of each bird call is sealed with a light coat of natural clear shellac.
• Bird call can be worn as a pendant on the accompanied leather cord as a necklace or you can remove it from the cord entirely and store it in your pocket. You can shorten the cord and knot it to a key chain, feel free to wear or store it however you please.
• These were made in a very short run and may or may not restock. There are approximately 2 of each variant available.

Kiji: A collection of pins, inspired by the beauty of select patterns, commonly found in traditional Japanese fabrics.

Shippou. Antique Brass finish. A series of interlocking circles makes up this pattern. The name refers to the seven treasures of Buddhism...

Asanoha. Antique Brass finish with Indigo enamel. This pattern resembles the shape of a hemp leaf. Which culturally became associated with growth and good health, due to the fast-growing nature of hemp...

Yagasuri. Antique Silver finish. This pattern resembles the fletching on arrows. It's culturally associated with strength and determination, as well as protection from evil in Buddhism beliefs...

Seigaiha. Antique Silver finish with Indigo enamel. An "ocean" of repeated arches, forms this pattern of waves. Waves are often culturally regarded as good luck and fortune...

Leather:
• Horween Chromexcel (CXL) Horse Strip ("North of Cordovan")
• Horween Natural Vegetable Tanned Horse Strip ("North of Cordovan)

Available in:
• Color 8 (Reddish Brown)
• Black
• Natural Veg. Tanned Horse Strip
• Carolina Brown (Dark Brown)
• Natural CXL (Lighter Brown)

Hardware:
• Solid Brass Swivel Snap and Rivets
• Gold Plated Steel D-ring & Key Ring

Description:
• Approximately 5 1/2 x 1" 
• Products are made-to-order and completion to shipping times may take up to 1 to 2 weeks, please keep this in consideration when ordering.

The Cygnet Hook bracelet is the product of a collaboration between Mr. Hide and Cat Bates. I was introduced to Cat’s work by a friend, a few years ago and I’ve been a fan of his work since. After having picked up a couple pieces of his work and communicating online a few times, we met by chance at West Coast Craft in San Francisco. From experiencing his jewelry aesthetic and craftsmanship firsthand, I knew I’d eventually like to work with Cat on collaborating to create a piece of custom hardware for the Mr. Hide collection.

During my collaboration with Cat, he really wanted to capture the “crisp, clean and elegant” nature of Mr. Hide’s aesthetic. “The bail of the hook is crimped in place through the leather bracelet for a strong and subtle connection. The hook itself fits though the leather with a satisfying ‘pop’. It takes a bit of practice to put it on and take it off, but most folks find the maneuver quickly mastered.” Cat, hand carved the master. The Cygnet Hook is lost wax cast in Rhode Island and hand finished by Cat.

This custom hardware’s namesake, was based on the “swan neck/head” shaped curves of the hook as well as the diminutive size of the hook. A baby swan hook, if you will. It’s a cute, tiny, beautifully crafted piece of hardware and I am proud to offer it as an option for my bracelets moving forward.

Leather:
• J&E Sedgwick Traditional English Bridle Cowhide
• Natural Vegetable Tanned Cowhide

Available in: 
• Natural
• Black
• Red
• Navy Blue
• Forest Green

Hardware:
• Silver-Plated Shibuichi

Additional Hardware Details from Cat:

Shibuichi is an alloy of copper and pure silver. Copper is rather soft, and fiendishly difficult to cast because it cools very quickly from molten to solid. Adding a bit of silver (~15%) to the melt increases the fluid range and makes casting process more manageable and increases the metal's durability.

Shibuichi has a beautiful rosy color, and takes a dark eggplant-color patina. Over time this patina will wear away on the high spots and the rose of the base metal will show through. If you stop wearing your piece for a while the dark patina will come back, only to wear away again with more wear. Shibuichi can also be etched, creating a functionally silver-plated surface, which will wear through to reveal the raw metal over time. Shibuichi is a bit more expensive than brass. Also, like brass, shibuichi may occasionally stain your skin a blue or green color, particularly on hot days or when you are sweating. It is not cause for alarm and washes off with soap and water. The intensity of this phenomenon varies from person to person. If it happens often and you find it bothersome, a simple fix, is to paint the metal with clear nail polish at the point(s) where it comes into contact, for instance around the inside of your bracelet where the hook meets your skin.

Description:
• Small: 6.5" in length approximately
• Medium: 7" in length approximately
• Large: 8" in length approximately
• Products are made-to-order and completion to shipping times may take up to 1 to 2 weeks, please keep this in consideration when ordering.