A unique vegetable tanning technique that is developed by a long-established tannery in Himeji, an area known for its leather craftsmanship. The wax soaked into the full vegetable tanned base leather makes the leather robust and gives it a texture that will age well for a long time.

The white wax floating on the surface is called “bloom” in technical terms. This is the proof of bridle leather. As the leather is used, the bloom gradually recedes, and the leather takes on a beautiful glossy appearance. The durability of the leather is also improved by the wax. The wax is relatively quiet in the summer and comes out again in the winter.

The bridle leather, which looks as if it has been veiled in vivid-colored base leather, is a shade that changes as it is used and will never get old. To complement the colorful leather, we selected a muted matte silver backplate for these ring leather binders.

Bridle leather is highly durable because the fibers are tightened by repeatedly applying wax to increase durability. The surface of bridle leather appears to be covered with a waxy white glaze called “bloom,” which is a characteristic of bridle leather.

As leather is a natural material from animals, it has individual differences and characteristics that cannot be found in man-made products. The expression of the leather is not uniform due to blood vessels, small scratches, linear wrinkles, or uneven color bands while undergoing processing. This is not a defective product, but a sign of genuine leather. The edges of Bridle Leather are not treated to preserve its natural look. PLOTTER retains the individual differences of leather to show the charm of leather.

Since this is unpigmented leather, the color on the surface or inside of the leather may transfer to other items due to friction or if wet with moisture. Please be careful not to transfer the color to your clothes or accessories during use.