once upon a time I was in Istanbul for a couple of weeks.

there are too many details to share here, but one standout memory is being served apple tea by every carpet shop owner that I met while strolling through the Grand Bazaar.

we sat upon stacks of gorgeous, colourful, handwoven carpets and somehow became kindred spirits with these kind, Turkish fellows.

I never did purchase a carpet, but it didn’t seem to matter to them.

this card wallet is my version of a soft top, 1968 vw beetle, convertible in card wallet form…use your imagination, it’ll show you what I mean.

it’s the littlest that holds a lot.

the details:

• the leather is dark brown oil tanned cowhide and navy blue Italian vegetable tanned cowhide.

• hand carved, floral, Indian stamp detailing on the closure.

• navy blue stitching

• solid antiqued brass snap and rivets

• dimensions: 3 3/4 length x 2” height