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Slim Bifold Wallet
[Mottainai Market] Hitoe® Fold - Liscio - v.2023
Earn $6.00 in store credit
The Hitoe® Fold 2023 model from one generation ago.
The only difference from the latest model is the finish of the coin pocket's edge.
This corresponds to the specification on the left side of the photo below.
Concept
Smallest in the series. A mini wallet to enjoy going hands-free.
"I want to go out light and hands-free." To fulfill that wish, we packed innovation into a palm-sized design.
Not only is it thin, but despite being the smallest in the series, bills can be stored without folding.
It slips into your pocket so smoothly, you might even forget you're carrying it.
Left-handed models are also available for all colors.
About Liscio Leather
Smooth and Refined Vacchetta Leather
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.
Technology
Innovative Ideas × Craftsman's Delicacy
｜Patented "Inner Hook" Technology
A new patented technology that uses the card itself as a fastener. Without using any metal fittings, we achieved a thin, flat design. The wallet won't open if you turn it the wrong way, so there's no need to worry about coins accidentally spilling out.
｜"Hitoe® Structure" for ultimate thinness
The "Hitoe® structure" arranges cards, coins, and bills side by side without overlapping, achieving surprising thinness without sacrificing storage capacity. The leather layers are also kept to a maximum of five.
Even with 10 bills, 15 coins, and 6 cards, the thickness is only 13mm.
Design
Timeless, comfortable simplicity
｜The Law of Beauty Born from Nature
We've incorporated the beautiful harmony of nature, as depicted by the Fibonacci sequence, into the wallet's proportions.
Each time you hold it, you'll feel its well-balanced beauty resonating within you.
｜Aesthetic Attention to Detail
Delicate stitching, carefully polished leather edges, and a thin line along the perimeter.
We pursued beauty down to the smallest detail.
To maintain simplicity, the engraving is hidden under the cards.
｜Beauty achieved with only leather
No metal fittings, no flaps. Just a simple design that holds things with only leather. Its minimalist nature means it won't snag, allowing you to carry it smartly anywhere.
｜Durable and long-lasting beauty
No metal fittings are used, and the stitching is placed in areas less prone to fraying.
Vulnerable corners are reinforced with layered leather to enhance durability.
Furthermore, the seam allowances are kept to a minimum, ensuring the design resists losing its shape even when carried in a pocket.
Ease of Use
Simplify your daily actions
｜One-action comfort
Simply bend the wallet into a 'V' shape. Bills and cards can be retrieved instantly.
Making payments at the register smooth and smart.
｜Bills without folding, as is
Bills are stored flat without folding. This means no creases, making them easy to use with vending machines and self-checkout systems.
｜Smooth and secure card handling
The card pocket's exquisite design ensures smooth access and retrieval at all times, preventing stress even when you're in a hurry.
｜Easy-to-access, spill-proof coin pocket
The coin pocket features a simple design without zippers or snaps. With a shallow pocket and short flap, it's easy to access and prevents coins from spilling out. It can hold 15 or more coins (over 999 yen).
| Compact Yet Global
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.
｜Lighten your daily carry
So thin, you might even forget it's in your pocket.
A minimalist and comfortable wallet that accompanies your daily life.
About Smooth Leather
Origins
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.
Tanning and Manufacturing
"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.
Maintenance
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.
Colors
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.
Globally Recognized Innovation
The Hitoe® Fold series has received a total of 20 awards, including the three major global design awards: iF Design Award (Germany), Red Dot Award (Germany), and IDEA (USA), as well as the Chicago Good Design (USA) and German Design Awards (Germany). It has been highly praised for its minimalist design and comfortable usability.
Hitoe® Fold Aria — 12 Awards
DNA Paris Design Awards 2022 Winner
This international design award, originating in Paris, France, covers a wide range of fields such as architecture, interiors, and products, and evaluates innovation and beauty.
A' Design Award & Competition 2022 Iron
This is one of the world's largest international design competitions held in Italy. It selects products with excellent design and technological innovation.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2022 Winner
This is a globally prestigious design award based in Hanover, Germany, presented to products with excellent design quality.
Red Dot Design Award 2022 Winner
This international design award held in Germany recognizes excellent design from multiple perspectives, including innovation, functionality, and quality.
London International Creative Competition 2021 Official Selection
This international creative award held in London emphasizes originality and expressiveness, recognizing excellent works from around the world.
International Design Awards 2021 Bronze
This international design award held in Los Angeles, USA, showcases innovative and excellent designs to the world.
NY Product Design Awards 2021 Silver
This international product design award from New York recognizes excellent product design and user experience.
MUSE Design Awards 2021 Silver
This international award recognizes excellent designs worldwide, evaluating creativity and design perfection.
European Product Design Award 2021 Honorable Mention
This international design award honors excellent European product designs, recognizing products that combine functionality and beauty.
K-DESIGN AWARD 2021 Winner
This international design award, representing Korea, recognizes excellent designs that combine creativity, practicality, and innovation.
Omotenashi Selection 2021 Winner
This award showcases products and services with unique Japanese charm and hospitality both domestically and internationally.
Hitoe® Fold Less — 6 Awards
IDEA 2023 Finalist
The IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) is an international design award organized by the IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America). It is evaluated from multiple perspectives, including innovation, user experience, and contribution to society.
iF Design Award 2023 Winner
This is a globally prestigious design award based in Hanover, Germany, presented to products with excellent design quality.
Chicago Good Design Award 2022 Winner
This is a historic international design award organized by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum, continuing since 1950, which showcases excellent industrial designs to the world.
German Design Awards 2023 Special Mention
This international design award is organized by the German Design Council. It is a prestigious award where only products recognized for excellent design are nominated for an award.
DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022 Silver
This international design award is organized by the Hong Kong Design Centre. It evaluates excellent designs from an Asian perspective and recognizes the social and commercial value of design.
Omotenashi Selection 2022 Winner
This award showcases products and services with unique Japanese charm and hospitality both domestically and internationally.
Hitoe® Fold — 2 Awards
Omotenashi Selection 2020 Winner
This award showcases products and services with unique Japanese charm and hospitality both domestically and internationally.
CAMPFIRE Crowdfunding Award 2020 Product Award
This award recognizes particularly outstanding challenges among over 10,000 projects implemented on the crowdfunding service CAMPFIRE.
Crowdfunding
From June 2021 to February 2025, the Hitoe® Fold series achieved the remarkable feat of monopolizing the top three positions in fundraising for bifold wallets through crowdfunding in Japan for five consecutive years (according to our own research).
2020
51,795,439 yen・3500 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2019 -Liscio-
Achieved the highest crowdfunding amount for a wallet in Japan
2021
78,540,000 yen・2480 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Foschia-
Achieved the highest crowdfunding amount for a wallet in Japan
55,481,020 yen・2959 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2021 -Liscio-
Monopolized the top 1-3 positions in crowdfunding for wallets in Japan
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・1130 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2021 -Liscio-
2023
40,282,000 yen・1831 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2023 -Liscio-
Total crowdfunding reached 400 million yen
2024
1,782,000 yen・45 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Mushroom-
2025
12,971,200 yen・536 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2025- Antico -
Q&A | Hitoe® Fold
Q&A | Hitoe® FoldQ. It's not opening/closing smoothly. Are there any tips?
To open and close the wallet smoothly, follow these steps:
【To open】Bend the boundary 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.
【To close】While gently pressing the top, bend it into a "V" shape using the same method, and the inner hook will naturally catch on the cards.
Q. The wallet gets distorted when closed.
This is because the inner hook is hooked to the outside of the wallet. Please make sure it only hooks to the cards stored inside.
Q. Cards are difficult to remove and feel too tight.
To prevent the card pockets from becoming too loose, they are designed to be a bit snug, and may feel tight at first. Over time, they will gradually adapt to your usage and become easier to remove.
If it feels too tight initially, try inserting and removing one fewer card a few times to break in the leather before regular use.
Q. Will the cards fall out?
When the wallet is closed, the inner hook engages with the cards, preventing them from falling out.
Even when open, the cards are unlikely to fall out due to the anti-slip treatment applied.
The Hitoe® Fold Aria and Hitoe® Fold Less, with their slipless design (patent pending), are even more resistant to cards falling out.
Please note that if the wallet is laid horizontally, the anti-slip effect will be reduced as shown in the video.
Q. Will coins spill out?
The wallet has a lid that prevents coins from spilling, so coins will not spill out during normal use. As the leather breaks in, it will become even more stable.
Please note that this wallet has a vertical design, so if you open it horizontally like a typical bi-fold wallet, coins are more likely to spill out.
Q. The sound of coins bothers me.
When putting the wallet in your pocket, storing it so that the coin pocket is vertical will reduce the sound of coins. It also makes it easier for coins to align automatically.
Q. If I open it from the wrong side, will coins spill out?
Rest assured, if you turn the wallet inside out, the inner hook will not disengage and the wallet will not open.
You can identify the front side as follows (for right-handed users):
- No stitching on the right side
- The right side is where more of the cards are visible
Q. Which should I choose, right-handed or left-handed?
Please choose based on the hand you use to handle money and cards.
Q. Is it okay to stack cards with magnetic stripes?
Modern magnetic stripes have strong magnetic resistance, so stacking them is not an issue. Also, it does not affect IC chips.
However, older magnetic cards may have weaker magnetism, so to be safe, we recommend storing them with the magnetic stripes facing different directions to prevent them from overlapping.
Hitoe® Fold Series Comparison Chart
Hitoe® Fold Series Comparison Chart| 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.
specification
specificationDesigner: Hirotaka Sato
[Mottainai Market] Hitoe® Fold - Liscio - v.2023
Sale price$120.00 USD
Regular price$172.00 USD
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[Mottainai Market] Hitoe® Fold - Liscio - v.2023
Sale price$120.00 USD
Regular price$172.00 USD