What kind of leather is "Chèvre," French goatskin?🐐

Beautiful, lightweight, and durable. Wallet-friendly leather

At Cats of Philosophii, we use various types of leather depending on the item.

And this time, the "chèvre leather" is used on the exterior of the renewed "Nyapera Grande."

"What kind of leather is chèvre?"
"How is it different from cowhide?"

Some of you may be wondering, right? 🐈

This time, we'll delve into chèvre leather, which we also use at Cats of Philosophii.

Chèvre is "goat leather" 🐐

"Chèvre" is a French word meaning "goat."

The leather we are using this time is goat leather produced by "Arlan," a long-established French tannery.

Arlan, based in Mazamet in southern France, was founded in 1903. It is a tannery that has been producing leather for over 100 years, specializing in goat leather.

Some of you may not be as familiar with goat leather as you are with cowhide.

However, it is actually a material that is very suitable for small leather goods because it is thin and light yet durable 🐾

Appeal of Chèvre ① Beautiful grain and elegant luster

When you pick up chèvre, the first thing you notice is the fine "grain" on its surface.

The fine irregularities create an elegant and expressive finish even with a simple design.

Furthermore, chèvre also has a beautiful luster ✨

Its charm lies in enjoying the natural expression of leather while also feeling a sense of elegance and sophistication.

Appeal of Chèvre ② Simply beautiful colors 🎨

And what particularly appeals to Cats of Philosophii is the beauty of its colors.

Chèvre is a leather that allows you to enjoy vibrant and beautiful colors while still appreciating the texture of the leather.

It can express bright colors beautifully, as well as subtle nuanced colors like greige.

For the Nyapera Grande this time, we have:

🌸 Sakura Pink
💛 Yellow
💜 Purple
💚 Green
🤎 Etoupe

These five colors are available.

Even the same wallet can have a completely different feel depending on the color, so please find your favorite 🐈💕

Appeal of Chèvre ③ Lightweight yet durable

A major characteristic of chèvre is that it combines "lightness" and "durability."

Goat leather has a high fiber density, making it a material that can maintain strength even when processed thinly. Reference articles also describe it as suitable for wallets due to its ability to be processed thinly, its durability, and its inherent lightness.

Since wallets are made by layering many pieces of leather, the thickness and weight of the leather itself affect the usability of the finished product.

That's why,

"As thin as possible"
"As light as possible"
"But durable"

Chèvre is a highly compatible material for wallets that aim for these qualities 🐾

This is also one of the reasons why we chose chèvre when renewing the Nyapera Grande.

Appeal of Chèvre ④ Resistant to scratches and dirt

Because it's a wallet you use every day, scratches and dirt are a concern.

The article we referenced about Arlan's chèvre leather mentions that due to its surface finish and grain, it is less prone to scratches and they are less noticeable if they occur, and it is also relatively resistant to water and dirt.

For those who think, "Leather products seem like a lot of work to maintain...", this is an easy-to-use leather for everyday use.

Of course, since it's natural leather, it won't be completely free of scratches and dirt.

We hope you can enjoy the gradually changing expression of the leather and use it for a long time 🐈

That's why it's the leather I want to use for wallets.

Beautiful grain and elegant luster.

Vibrant colors.

Lightweight yet durable.

And easy to use without hesitation every day.

Chèvre leather is filled with not only visual beauty but also many attractive features for daily use as a wallet 🐐

Nyapera Grande Renewal Sale ✨

With this renewal, the previous version of the Nyapera Grande is now available at 15% off 🐾

Once stock runs out, resale is undecided.

If you prefer the old type with the cat charm on the front, please take this opportunity to get one 😽

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🐾 Renewed Nyapera Grande
📅September 18th (Fri) 22:00〜
September 23rd (Wed/Holiday) 23:59
10% off for the first release

🐾 Old type Nyapera Grande
15% off sale
Resale undecided once stock runs out.

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Both the newly reborn Nyapera Grande and the old type, which has been loved by many, have their own distinct charms 🐈💕

Please find your favorite Nyapera Grande that matches your preferred design and usage🐾