Antico

Origins

The leather used for Antico is pull-up leather with an antique feel produced by Monteverdi, a prestigious tannery in Tuscany, Italy.
The grain side has a slightly brushed nubuck texture. The oil that has soaked into the leather causes it to pull up vigorously when bent, revealing shading.
Its elegant, matte appearance will settle and the color and luster will deepen with use.

Tanning and Manufacturing

Monteverdi uses high-quality raw hides from Switzerland, France, and other countries, and carefully crafts all aspects of its products, from plucking the raw hides to finishing the leather.
After tanning with vegetable tannins, skilled craftsmen lightly buff the surface to give it a nubuck finish.
LWG (Leather Working Group) environmental certification silver rank.

Maintenance

Because it contains plenty of oil, no wax or other oil care is required. Regularly remove surface dust with a soft cloth or leather brush.
Because it is brushed, scratches are less noticeable, and even if it does get scratched, you can rub it with your fingers and the scar will become less noticeable.
Since the product is dyed to bring out its natural look, care must be taken to avoid water stains. If it does get wet, immediately wipe it off with a soft cloth.
For detailed maintenance information, please see here .

Colors

* The actual color may differ slightly from the displayed color due to differences in the way the dye is absorbed depending on the monitor environment, the condition of the raw leather, the part of the leather, the season, etc.