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“I want to head out light, without carrying anything.” To make that wish come true, we’ve packed innovation into a palm-sized design.
Not only is it thin and small, but it also holds banknotes without folding them.
It slips into your pocket so easily that you might even forget you’re carrying it.
Left-handed models are also available in all colors.
Vacchetta leather has been handed down in the Tuscany region of Italy since the early 9th century.
Its surface is smooth and fine-grained, with an elegant and rich character that deepens in color and gloss as it ages with use.

A new, patented concept that uses the card itself as a clasp. By eliminating metal hardware entirely, we have achieved a thin, flat design. The wallet will not open if closed incorrectly, so there is no need to worry about coins accidentally spilling out.
With the "Hitoe® Structure," which arranges cards, coins, and bills side-by-side rather than stacking them, we have achieved surprising thinness without compromising storage capacity. Even the leather layers are limited to a maximum of five.
It is only 13mm thick even when holding 10 bills, 10 coins, and 6 cards.
We incorporated the beautiful harmony found in nature, as expressed by the Fibonacci sequence, into the proportions of the wallet.
Every time you pick it up, you can feel the well-balanced beauty that resonates with you.
Delicate stitching, carefully polished leather edges, and fine lines along the borders.
We have pursued beauty down to the smallest detail.
Even the edge design has been meticulously crafted. The bottom edge, which is the thickest part, is stitched together to maintain thinness, while the sides are folded inward to create a compact finish.
Furthermore, while pursuing thinness, we have kept the leather thick enough to honor its natural texture.
There is no metal hardware and no flap. A simple design that holds everything with just leather. Because there is no bulk, it never gets caught on things, making it smart to carry anywhere.
No metal hardware is used, and the stitching is applied in positions resistant to wear.
The corners, prone to damage, are reinforced with layered leather to improve durability.
In addition, the seam allowances are kept minimal, designed to resist losing shape even when kept in a pocket.
Just bend the wallet into a "V" shape. Banknotes and cards can be accessed instantly.
Payment at the register is smooth and smart.
Banknotes are stored as they are. They won't get creased, making them easy to use in vending machines and self-checkout kiosks.
With the exquisite design of the card pocket, insertion and removal are always smooth. There is no stress even when you are in a hurry.
The coin pocket features a simple design without zippers or snaps. The shallow pocket and short flap make it easy to access coins while preventing them from falling out. It has a storage capacity of 15 coins (up to 999 yen).
Surprisingly, there are many banknotes and coins around the world larger than Japan’s ¥10,000 bill or ¥500 coin.
Our wallet accommodates most of them, ensuring comfort and compatibility even when traveling abroad.
It is so thin you might forget it’s even in your pocket.
A minimalist, comfortable wallet designed to accompany your daily life.
Liscio, Italian for "smooth." Its surface is smooth and fine-grained, with natural color variations and natural marks, giving it a sophisticated and rich leather-like appearance.
"Vacchetta leather" is a traditional Italian leather tanning technique from Tuscany, dating back to the early 9th century. Cowhide is tanned with vegetable tannins extracted from chestnut and mimosa, then slowly infused with oil and finished with dye. The internal oils gradually emerge with use, deepening its color and luster.
LWG (Leather Working Group) environmental certification: Silver rank.
Due to the sufficient oil content, oil treatment is not necessary unless you are concerned about scratches or dryness. For daily care, we recommend wiping with a soft, dry cloth or brushing. For more details, please refer here.
Camel
Chestnut
Teal
Black
* The displayed colors may differ slightly from the actual colors due to differences in dye absorption depending on monitor environment, as well as the condition and part of the original hide, and seasonality.
The Hitoe® Fold series has received 20+ awards and selections in Japan and abroad, including the iF DESIGN AWARD (Germany), the Red Dot Design Award (Germany), the Chicago Good Design Award (USA) and the German Design Awards (Germany), and was named an IDEA (USA) Finalist. It has been highly praised for its minimalist design and comfortable usability.

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From June 2021 to February 2025, the Hitoe® Fold series achieved the remarkable feat of sweeping all the top three spots in Japan for crowdfunding totals raised for bifold wallets. (*Based on our own research)









Opening and closing the wallet smoothly is easier if you follow these steps.
【Opening】Bend the seam between the coin pocket and card pocket into a "V" shape, and the inner hook will naturally disengage. There is no need to touch the inner hook directly.
【Closing】While lightly holding the top, bend it into a "V" shape in the same way, and the inner hook will naturally catch on the card.
This is because the inner hook is hooked on the outside of the wallet. Please make sure to hook it only on the cards you are storing.

The card pocket is intentionally designed to be slightly tight so that it does not become too loose, which may make it feel tight at first. Over time, it will gradually adapt to your usage and become a perfect fit, making cards easier to take out.
If it is still too tight, try taking one fewer card out and putting it back in several times to break in the leather before using it.
When the wallet is closed, the inner hook catches the cards, so they will not fall out.
Even when open, the cards are less likely to fall out because of the non-slip treatment.
The Hitoe® Fold Aria and Hitoe® Fold Less, with a slip-resistant design (Patent No. 7922958), are even less likely to fall out.
Please note that when the wallet is laid flat horizontally, the non-slip treatment is less effective, as shown in the video.
The wallet has a cover that prevents coins from spilling out, so they will not spill out during normal use. As the leather breaks in, it will become even more secure.
Please note that because this wallet has a vertical design, coins are more likely to spill out if you open it horizontally like a typical bifold wallet.
When putting the wallet in your pocket, store it so that the coin pocket is vertical to reduce the sound of the coins. This also makes the coins automatically align more easily.
You can rest assured that if you turn the wallet upside down, the inner hook will not disengage, and the wallet will not open.
The front can be identified as follows (for right-handed users).
Please choose based on the hand you use to handle money and cards.
Recent magnetic stripes have strong magnetic resistance, so there is no problem stacking them. It also has no effect on IC chips even when stacked.
However, older magnetic cards may have weakened magnetism, so as a precaution, we recommend storing them in a different direction so that the magnetic stripes do not overlap.
The Hitoe® Fold series pursues not only its slimness when stored, but also its compact vertical and horizontal dimensions. We have prepared materials comparing the storage conditions and external dimensions of representative slim wallets and mini wallets.
View "Comparison of stored sizes of slim wallets and mini wallets"
| Product Name | Hitoe® Fold | Hitoe® Fold Aria | Hitoe® Fold Less |
| Construction |
Single-piece construction Thick leather with no lining |
Double-faced-style construction The ultimate luxury in leather products, joining thin leather pieces |
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Prevents cards from falling out Slipless |
△ | ◯ | |
| Dimensions | W86 × H89 mm | W86 × H91 mm | W86 × H91 mm |
| Weight | 36 g | 30 g | 29 g |
| Thickness (thickest part) |
6 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 13 mm |
6 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 12 mm |
3 cards 6 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 9 mm |
| Max Capacity |
6 -7 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes |
6 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes |
3 cards 15 coins 15 banknotes |
* Card counts assume non-embossed cards.
* Hitoe® Fold can hold 7 cards once the leather has broken in.
Designer: Hirotaka Sato
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![Small, thin wallet [Mottainai] Hitoe® Fold - Liscio - v.2023 | Vacchetta leather that deepens in color and luster](http://syrinx.audio/cdn/shop/files/Fold-Liscio-Top-camel.jpg?v=1783646255&width=2048)







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