MINERVA BOX LEATHER
Minerva Box is a premium full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather made by the renowned Italian tannery Badalassi Carlo. Known for its rich character and natural beauty, this leather features a soft, pebbled texture created through a traditional milling process, without any artificial embossing.
It is rich in oils, allowing for a smooth hand-feel and rapid development of patina over time. The leather ages beautifully, deepening in both color and sheen with use.
Minerva Box is certified by the Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium (Vera Pelle), ensuring eco-friendly and ethical tanning practices without harmful chemicals. This leather is a top choice for high-end handmade products like wallets, bags, and small leather goods.
VERA PELLE CONSORTIUM
The Vera Pelle Consortium (Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Association) Founded in 1994, this Italian association includes traditional leather tanneries from Tuscany that follow environmentally friendly and ethical production practices.
Core Principles of the Vera Pelle Consortium:
- Only Plant-Based Tanning – Leathers are tanned using natural tannins from trees and plants.
- No Harmful Chemicals – The process avoids toxic substances that can harm people or the environment.
- Animal Byproducts Only – Leather is made from hides left over from the meat industry; animals are never raised or killed just for leather.
- Time-Honored Craftsmanship – Leather is produced slowly and carefully using traditional methods.
- Strict Quality Standards – All leather is checked to ensure premium quality.
- Fair Labor and Ethics – Tanneries must provide safe working conditions and treat workers fairly.
This ensures the leather is not only natural and beautiful, but also sustainable and responsibly made.
