Founded in January 2016, Waji Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturing group that brings together veteran craftsmen and young designers. The company was started when the representative, Yuki Kanno, who loves "antique doors," and Rui Sekine, who used to work at a glass processing factory, met.

Based on Havito's brand concept of "unexpected manufacturing," Kanno and Sekine established the "glart" series, which is a fusion of real glass and leather - something they had always wanted to create.

The collection includes items that are easy to use on a daily basis and can be considered "portable artistic objects."

 

Custom-made stained glass made from tempered glass

There is an open/close button near the doorknob. (The doorknob is just for decoration. Please place your finger on the button when opening and closing the door.)

The "glart" series combines stained-glass style tempered glass with genuine leather. Glart is a coined word combining glass and art.

The number of parts and the work process are more than double that of similar products. Even the sewing machine was modified just to make this series. Sewing glass and leather requires advanced skills, and only Waji's limited number of craftsmen can complete it.

The leather used is vegetable tanned and chrome tanned cowhide.

Each piece is carefully finished by a craftsman using wax, which is also used for horse tack. The unevenness caused by the handwork and the natural appearance of leather (blood lines, wrinkles, moles, etc.) are attractive and give the leather a unique firmness. Of course, you can also enjoy the changes that occur over time.

The glass was developed in collaboration with Tomi Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo's downtown area.

It took two years to develop this lightweight and durable tempered glass. The glass used is specially processed at a factory that processes car headlights, etc., to ensure its strength.

A combination of several different core materials is used to express the reality of antique doors. Special reinforcement processing techniques ensure safety.

Inside page spread


Outer page spread

The main pocket can hold about 20 business cards or about 12 thick point cards.

The lining of the gusseted pocket is made of smooth suede-like fabric.

You can store about 15 cards in total. If you want to put bills in, you can fold them in thirds.

Another nice feature is that it has plenty of pockets for storing not only your own business cards but also business cards of other clients.

For those who make a lot of cashless payments using cards or smartphones, this is a useful wallet that can be carried around easily and can hold credit cards, point cards, driver's license, and other cards you always want to have with you, as well as bills for emergencies.

We also recommend storing your commuter pass or ID card in the back pocket.

This item is perfect for those who like antique, retro, and classical atmospheres. The basic color makes it suitable for official occasions. Recommended for those who want to casually incorporate unique items.

A design that gently exudes the cuteness of grown-ups.
This is an artistic and original business card holder that, when you pick it up, you will feel as if you are turning the first page of a story.

Not only for yourself, but also as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, job celebrations, Christmas, White Day, Mother's Day, etc.

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・If an item is out of stock, it will be produced after the order is placed, and delivery may take up to two months. If you have any questions about the stock situation or arrival date, please feel free to contact us.

・Because we use genuine leather, there may be some scratches, peeling, streaks, uneven coloring, and differences in color from the product image. Please note that these are characteristics unique to natural materials.

・As this product is made of real glass, it may break if excessive force is applied. Please handle with care.

・Color may fade due to friction or exposure to water (rain or sweat). Please be careful when wearing light-colored clothing.

・Avoid storing in places with high temperature and humidity, or in direct sunlight. If it gets wet, wipe off the moisture with a soft cloth and dry in the shade. Do not wash with water or hot water.