Foschia
Origins
Foschia, meaning "fog" in Italian, is characterized by its surface covered with white wax, resembling morning mist. As it is used, the wax penetrates the leather, revealing a translucent appearance.
Tanning and Manufacturing
The leather used is shoulder (from the shoulder area) of adult cattle from Northern Europe. After vegetable tanning, the surface is lightly buffed (polished) and then treated with white wax. The tanning agent used is tara pods from the leguminous tara plant native to South America. Although rare, it is the lightest colored and most light-resistant among vegetable tannins. This allows for a whiter tan than usual, achieving beautiful light colors with dyes only, without the use of pigments. Natural marks may also be present.
LWG (Leather Working Group) environmental certification Gold rank.
Maintenance
As the wax gradually penetrates, it develops an elegant and natural luster. Furthermore, it contains an appropriate amount of oil, so oil care is not necessary unless scratches or dryness become a concern. For more details, please refer to here.
Light colors have a delicate surface and are prone to visible stains and scratches, so careful handling is required.
Colors
Misty Greige
Misty Ash
Misty Iris
Misty Chocolate
Misty Navy
Misty Black
*Due to monitor environment, raw hide condition, part of the hide, season, etc., there may be differences in how the dye takes, so the displayed color and the actual color may vary slightly.
Hitoe® Fold Aria - Foschia - Misty Iris
About Scuff Marks
Where the white wax is rubbed, the natural color of the leather appears, making it look darker and temporarily resembling fine scratches. As the wax penetrates during normal use, the initial marks gradually become less noticeable and are covered with a translucent luster.
Fine scuffs and indentations may occur during the manufacturing and packpatina stages, so there may be individual differences in how the wax remains when first purchased. The leather itself is not damaged, and you can rest assured that it will become uniform as it ages.
About Creases
Due to the wax, Foschia leather tends to develop creases on its surface when bent sharply. These creases will be covered with a luster as the leather is used, and the appearance will gradually settle.
The video below shows an example where the entire item was intentionally bent to create creases and then used for about a month in a back trouser pocket. The luster increases, and the crease patterns settle into a calm appearance.