Anticuus Collection Vegetable Tanned Leather
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Anticuus Collection: Ancient Distinction and Historic Elegance
Step into a world of timeless elegance with the Anticuus Collection. "Anticuus"—the Latin word for ancient, captures the raw, historic spirit of this range. Built on our foundation of premium Italian Vachetta shoulders, this collection leverages advanced printing technology to evoke a sense of deep nostalgia. We have created a material that exudes the aura of classic sophistication and rugged durability that only centuries-old vintage leather can provide.
The Aesthetic of Provenance: Historic Distressed Textures
The Anticuus Collection features unique, printed historic patina effects. These designs celebrate the beauty of weathered materials, from structured cross-hatched linear distress to rich, granular crackle patterns. This is the ultimate choice for rugged leather portfolios, antique-style book covers, vintage camera straps, and statement watch straps that require an immediate sense of history without the fragility of true vintage hides.
Advanced Performance: The "Zero-Aging" Finish
While the Anticuus Collection looks ancient, it is engineered for the modern professional. Unlike "naked" vegetable-tanned leather, our specialized top-coat locks in the distressed designs.
Permanent Aesthetic: The vintage print will not darken, fade, or "patina" further over time.
Stain & Water Resistance: The protective surface guards against moisture and oils, ensuring your work stays in pristine condition.
Structural Integrity: You get the look of an aged antique with the strength and "snap" of fresh Italian Vachetta.
Professional Technical Specifications
Origin: 100% Authentic Italian Vachetta (Shoulders).
Tanning: Traditional Vegetable Tanned (Sustainable & Chrome-Free).
Custom Thickness: Available from 0.8mm to 2.5mm (selectable in 0.1mm increments).
Temper: Medium-Firm – Excellent for structure, crisp edges, and professional burnishing.
Surface: Precision printed and top-coated for maximum color fastness.
Wholesale & Artisan Solutions
We specialize in providing the exact specifications required for professional manufacturing. Whether you are a solo maker or a growing boutique brand, our precision-split Vachetta allows you to skip the heavy machinery and get straight to crafting. We offer both individual panels and wholesale bulk orders for larger collections.
| Colour |
Nero, Tan, Cavaliere, Roxo, Artenza, Rusty, Verdago |
|---|---|
| Size |
A3, A4 left, A4 right |
| Thickness (mm) |
0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
Free delivery for orders over £50
Tracked an insured delivery
Panels size:
A3 - 42cm x 30cm (16.5in x 11.8 in)
A4 - 21cm x 30cm (8.25in x 11.8 in)
The leather panels advertised are A3 size.
A4 panels are half of the advertised A3.
For asymetric designs you can choose the left or the right side
Vegetable-tanned shoulder panels (Tuscany - Italy origin)
in any thickness from
0.8mm to 2.5mm
(0.1mm increments)
- easy skiving -
- great burnish -
- medium-gloss water and scratch resistant coating -
- medium-firm temper perfect to work with -
- always in stock -
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