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[Mottainai] Hitoe® Fold - Liscio
Limited quantities of the old model (2021 model) are available
Starting May 31, 2023, Hitoe® Fold is hosting a pre-order (crowdfunding) for a new model.
In conjunction with this, the old model will be sold in limited quantities while supplies last.

Compared to the new model, the only difference is the slightly larger size, with the same upgraded finish as the new model in the staining of the koba and some rough surfaces on the inside of the card pocket.
Please refer to the product description of the old model below.
Small thin wallet
I want to go out without any bag."
The Hitoe® Fold, a small thin wallet, was created to fulfill this desire.
The Hitoe® structure (design registered), which prevents stacking of stored items , and the hardware-free inner hook (patent applied for), which provides an extremely thin design and smooth operability.
This is a thin wallet that has been created with ingenuity in pursuit of an ideal suitable for the cashless era.

The color of the edge of the leather is dyed and may differ from the photo.
Challenge to thinness
HITOE® (single) structure that stands out for its thinness
The Hitoe® (single) structure (design registered ), which does not stack cards and coins, achieves thinness.
Thickest part when stowed is 13mm.
(When storing 7 cards, 10 bills, and 10 100 yen coins)
・Palm size 92 x 92mm
・Weight approx. 39g
Up to 7 cards, 10 bills, and 20 coins can be stored.
Even with ample storage space, it is overwhelmingly thin.

Layout that cards and coins do not overlap
Thin detail
The edges are stitched together on the outside, with the leather overlapping. This is done in order to focus on thinness. If the leather is folded over and wrapped inside, the size can be reduced, but the leather overlaps and becomes thicker.
This detail is true to the ideal of a thin wallet.

While pursuing a thin wallet, the leather is thick enough, and the leather-like texture such as tension and firmness is also important.

Hardware-free inner hook
A new concept of using the cards to be stored as a clasp.
We have devised an inner hook (patent pending) that hangs from the card instead of the outside of the wallet.
This smart leather hook keeps the wallet thin and does not show on the front.
This idea made possible the minimalist design of the small, thin Hitoe® Fold wallet with no hardware.

Inner hook that hangs on the card integrated with the bill holder
It not only serves as a clasp but also prevents cards from falling out.

It is tucked inside to prevent cards from accidentally falling out
Clipped with leather. That's all there is to it.
Flat appearance with just a leather clasp. No metal fittings, flaps, or other unnecessary items stick out, so it remains thin and won't get caught in your pocket.
The design prevents the inner hook from coming off when the front and back are reversed. Therefore, there is no need to worry about dropping coins by mistakenly opening the top and bottom sides.

Composed only of leather without any hardware
Minimal and smooth operability
Quick checkout with minimal movements
For right-handed users, the wallet can be easily opened and closed by bending the bottom of the wallet in a " U" shape with the left hand. With this single action, the wallet remains in portrait orientation, and the right hand can smoothly insert and remove money, cards, and everything else.
The trick is to just bend the wallet in a "wiggle" shape and not to touch the inner hook.
Bills remain in place without being folded
Just insert banknotes without folding them. They are also highly visible and easy to remove. Since it does not get folded or trifold bent, it can be smoothly inserted into vending machines and self-checkout machines.
Cards can be smoothly inserted and removed without touching the bill holder
Cards are secure and smooth
When closed, the inner hook prevents cards from falling out. The card pocket has a large cutout that pairs with the inner hook for smooth insertion and removal.
Smooth card insertion and removal
Extra cards can be placed in the card holder. The card holder can be used to open and close the wallet without any problems.

Extra cards can be placed in the bill holder.
Smooth, non-overflowing coin pocket
The coin pocket is shallow and has no zippers, hooks or other metal fittings, so you can quickly remove the coins you need.
When storing coins, the coin pocket lid serves as a guide for smooth storage.
When the wallet is closed, coins will not overflow. Even when the wallet is open, the lid of the coin pocket prevents overflow.
There is plenty of room for 999 yen (15 coins).
Once the leather gets used to it, it is spill-proof during use.
World-renowned minimalist design
Winner of 18 of the world's most prestigious design awards
The Hitoe® Fold series (including Aria and Less) has won the iF Design Award and theRed Dot Design Award, the world's three most prestigious design awards, for its functional and minimalist design. In addition, Aria Less has won 18 major design awards from London, New York, Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, and other major design awards around the world.
(For more information, click on the tab "Awards and Achievements - Small Thin Wallet Hitoe® Fold")

Hitoe® Fold total of 18 awards for all series
Design in accordance with the laws of nature
Why is the Golden Ratio so beautiful?
The Golden Ratio 1:1.62 is the aspect ratio of a rectangle made up of a spiral of squares with the Fibonacci sequence as one side. (Figure below)
In fact, the Fibonacci sequence is hidden everywhere in nature. Tree branches, the number of petals, sunflower seeds, seashells, typhoons, spiral galaxies. It can also be found in art, such as the Pyramids, the Parthenon, and the 36 Views of Mount Fuji, where beauty is at its finest.
It is not the golden ratio that is important. It is the Fibonacci sequence, in which the proportions from the smallest detail to the whole are deeply related to nature and the providence of life, that results in a well-balanced design that resonates with the heart.

Proportions based on the spiral of the Fibonacci sequence
Beautiful details
The precise and delicate stitching, the polished leather edges that reveal the overlapping layers of leather, the smooth floor ( back side of the leather), and the fine lines placed around the edges with a hot iron.
Every detail of the Hitoe® Fold, a small, thin wallet, is beautiful.

Beautiful edge treatment

For simplicity, the engraving is hidden under the card
Long and beautiful use
In general, most wallet problems are caused by hardware or sewing. However, the small, thin Hitoe® Fold wallet uses no hardware at all and only four stitches.
In addition, the corners, which are prone to damage, are made of layers of outer and inner leather to increase durability. The seam allowance is as small as possible, so the design does not easily lose its shape even in a trouser pocket.

Corners are layered with leather for durability
Smooth textured vacchetta leather
This wallet uses " vacchetta leather, " which has been used in the Tuscany region of Italy since the early 9th century. The leather is tanned with vegetable tannin and soaked with oil slowly, so that you can enjoy its almost permanent moisture and glossy texture. The silver surface is smooth and fine, with a natural uneven color due to the dye finish, giving the leather an elegant and tasteful look.
The aging process of vacchetta leather stands out among other Italian leathers, and the color and luster deepen beautifully.
(For a detailed description of the leather, click on the "Material" tab.)

Smooth hills of Tuscany, Italy
Origins
Liscio is an Italian word meaning "smooth. The surface is smooth and fine, with natural unevenness in color, giving the leather an elegant and tasteful look.
Tanning and Manufacturing
Vacchetta leather has been used in the Tuscany region of Italy since the early 9th century. The cowhide is tanned with vegetable tannin extracted from chesnut and mimosa, and then soaked in oil slowly and finished with dyes. The more the leather is used, the more the oil soaks into the leather, deepening its color and luster.
Maintenance
Since it contains sufficient oil inside, oil care is not necessary unless you are concerned about scratches or dryness. We recommend dry brushing with a soft cloth on a daily basis.
Colors
Camel
Chestnut
Teal
Black
Natural markings may be noticeable.
The Hitoe® Fold series of small, thin wallets have won a total of 18 awards, including the world's most prestigious iF Desing Award, Red Dot Award, Good Design®, and German Design Awards, and are highly acclaimed for their minimalist design and comfortable operation.
Awards

iF Desing Award 2023
Hitoe® Fold Less
One of the most prominent and prestigious international design awards, the Hitoe® Fold Less Design Award is presented by the Hannover Industrial Design Association in Germany and is open to industrial products from all over the world. It is one of the three major design awards in the world.

Good Design Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less
The world's oldest design award, presented by the Athenaeum Museum in Chicago since 1950, was established by Edgar Kaufman Jr. of MoMA (Museum of Modern Art, New York) along with such modern design pioneers as Charles and Ray Eames, Russell Wright, George Nelson, and Eero Saarinen. The award was established by Edgar Kaufman Jr.
It is not related to the Good Design Award in Japan, but is a globally valuable award along with the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award.

German Design Awards 2023
Hitoe® Fold Less
The Hitoe® Fold Less is an international design award sponsored by the German Design Council, established in 1953. Only products that have been nominated by the German Design Council are eligible for the awards.

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less
Established in 2003 by the Hong Kong Design Centre, this international design award recognizes outstanding design from an Asian perspective. Awards are judged and presented from four perspectives: overall design excellence, technical applicability, Asian influence, and commercial and social success.

DNA Paris Design Awards 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
The DNA Paris Design Awards are global design awards that honor the best designers in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape design, graphic design, and product design.

Omotenashi Selection 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less
This award was established to discover and promote to the world the best Japanese products and services that are full of the spirit of Omotenashi. The award is given to products and services that are born out of consideration for the people who use them, and that have been improved upon while carrying on the traditions of the past.

A' Design Award & Competition 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
This is one of the world's largest design competitions to select the best design, design concept, product or service. It is recognized worldwide as a barometer of design quality and perfection.

iF Desing Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
One of the most prominent and prestigious international design awards, the Hitoe® Fold Aria is a design award organized by the Hannover Industrial Design Association in Germany, which judges industrial products from all over the world. It is one of the three major design awards in the world.

Red Dot Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
One of the world's top three design awards and one of the most prestigious international design awards, with over 10,000 entries from companies, organizations, and designers in more than 60 countries each year. Organized by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

London International Creative Competition 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
Aimed to serve as a medium to connect talented artists with international audiences, the competition attracts artists from around the world, with juries consisting of luminaries from six disciplines (architecture, interior design, art, graphics, photography, and products) and based in London, where internationally acclaimed artists are gathered, The awards have been held annually since 2006.

IDA Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
The IDA Design Awards were established in Los Angeles in 2007 to identify and recognize outstanding design visionaries in a wide range of fields. Comprised of five categories including architecture, interior design, product design, fashion, and graphic design, each year's awards bring together the finest entries from the world's most talented designers.

NY Product Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
The awards, which were newly established in 2021, are organized by the International Award Associate (USA) and specialize in product design.
The awards aim to recognize outstanding product designers who enrich our daily lives.

MUSE Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
One of the international awards programs organized by International Award Associate (USA), which aims to create new value standards in design.
The award is presented to designers who combine unparalleled creativity and technical skills, such as "The Muse".

European Product Design Award 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
This design competition was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers. From thousands of design projects submitted from around the world, a jury will select the most beautiful, functional and innovative products.

K-DESIGN AWARD 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
An international design competition organized by DESIGNSORI, a Korean design portal. It is one of the three most prestigious design awards in Asia, along with the Golden Pin Design Award and the DFA Design for Asia Awards.

Omotenashi Selection 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
This award was established with the aim of discovering and spreading excellent Japanese products and services with a spirit of hospitality to the world. The award is given to products and services that are "uniquely Japanese" and have a "unique appeal" that should be shared with the world, and are selected for their particular skills born from consideration for the people who use them, and for their ingenuity in making improvements while carrying on tradition.

Omotenashi Selection 2020
Hitoe® Fold
This award was established with the aim of discovering and promoting to the world products and services that are brimming with the spirit of excellent Japanese hospitality. The award is given to products and services that are born from the consideration of the user, and that have been improved upon while carrying on the traditions of the past.

Campfire Crowdfunding Award 2020
Hitoe® Fold
This award is given to the most outstanding project out of more than 10,000 projects on the Campfire crowdfunding site.
Crowd Funding
The Hitoe® Fold series has achieved the feat of dominating all of Japan's all-time top three places in terms of the amount of money raised by crowdfunding wallets. (*As of February 28, 2022)
2020

51,795,439 yen, 3500 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2020 -Liscio-
Achieved the highest amount of crowdfunding for a wallet in Japan
2021

78,540,000 yen, 2,480 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Foschia-
Achieved the highest amount of crowdfunding for wallets in Japan
Sweeps the 1st and 2nd places in Japan's history for wallet crowdfunding

55,481,020 yen, 2959 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2021 -Liscio-
Sweeps Japan's all-time top three wallet crowdfunding crowdfunding
2022

25,944,600 yen, 873 people
Hitoe® Fold Less -Foschia-

13,002,000 yen / 394 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Ortensia- & Hitoe® Fold Aria -Monocromo-

16,816,016 yen / 1,130 persons
Hitoe® Fold -Liscio
Q. I can't open and close it smoothly. Is there any trick to it?
To open and close your wallet smoothly, follow the steps below.
[When opening] Bend the border between the coin pocket and the card pocket into a "U" shape and the inner hook will come off naturally. There is no need to touch the inner hook directly.
[When closing] While lightly pressing the top, bend it into an "U" shape in the same way, and the inner hook will naturally catch on the card.
Q. My wallet becomes distorted when closed.
This is because the inner hook is attached to the outside of the wallet, so make sure to only attach it to cards that you store inside.

Q. It's hard to remove the card and it feels cramped.
The card pockets are intentionally designed to be a little tight so that they do not become too loose, so they may feel cramped at first. However, over time, they will become more snug and easier to access.
If the bag is too tight at first, try using one less layer and taking it in and out several times to allow the leather to become accustomed to the bag before using it again.
Q: Will the cards fall out?
When the wallet is closed, the inner hooks catch the cards and prevent them from falling out.
The case has an anti-slip coating so cards are less likely to fall out even when open.
In particular, the slip-less design (patent pending) of the Hitoe® Fold Aria and Hitoe® Fold Less makes them even less likely to fall.
Please note that the anti-slip properties will not be as effective if the wallet is laid horizontally.
Q. Will the coins spill?
The wallet has a coin-proof lid that will not spill out with normal use. As the leather breaks in, it becomes even more stable.
Please note that because this wallet has a vertical design, coins are likely to spill out if opened horizontally like a typical bi-fold wallet.
Q. I'm bothered by the sound of coins.
When you put your wallet in your pocket, if you store it with the coin pocket vertically, the coins will not make any noise and will be easier to line up automatically.
Q. Should I choose right-handed or left-handed?
If you use your right hand to insert and remove cards or coins, select right-handed. If you use your left hand, select left-handed.
Q. Will the coins spill out if I open it upside down?
Don't worry, if you turn the wallet inside out, the inner hook will not come off and the wallet will not open.
The surfaces can be identified as follows (for right-handed users):
- No stitching on the right side
- The right side is the side where the card looks wider

Q. Can the magnetic stripes of cards be stacked?
Modern magnetic stripes are highly resistant to magnetism and can be stacked without any problems. Also, stacking IC chips has no effect.
However, the magnetic properties of old magnetic cards, such as bank cards, may have weakened, so as a precaution we recommend storing them so that the magnetic stripes are not touching each other.
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