Badalassi Carlo - Minerva Box - Pebbled "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (PANELS)

Badalassi Carlo (Italy)

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"Looks fantastic. I was wanting a pebble grain and it did not disappoint. The leather is a bit on the softer side, but when combined with Pueblo I find the softness to be not an issue." - Brett H.

Price
$ 23.99

Color: Natural (Bone)

Choose Leather Size: 9x16" (1 sqft)

Minerva Box is the pebbled version of Minerva Smooth, offering the same vacchetta hand feel but with a natural grain texture. The hides are infused with Italian fat waxes, giving them depth and a soft yet durable touch. Each hide shows variation in pebbling, adding character and uniqueness to every project. This full grain leather is easy to cut and skive, making it a versatile choice for both small and larger leather goods.

  • Thickness: 1.8mm (4.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
  • Firmness: Medium
  • Expected Yield: 90%+
Specifications
SPLITTING

Leather splitting is a custom service available down to your preferred thickness

Please note split leather can't be returned

There is a tolerance to leather splitting. While we have invested a lot of time and training into hitting a tighter tolerance range than advertised, sometimes the  leather articles and differing densities require the full tolerance range. 

Leather tolerance is denoted by +/- which means the leather can be both above and below that number by the denoted amount.

  • Example 1.2mm +/- 0.1mm.
  • This means that the leather could come anywhere ranging from 1.1-1.3mm across the hide. Most the time this amount is indiscernible to the naked eye, but should be noted if measuring with precise equipment

How we gauge the leather is with a thickness gauge that can reach both the edges and middle of the hide. We apply a moderate amount of pressure (Not too hard and not too soft)

Again our tolerances are tighter than the tanneries. We are usually well inside the range, especially on panels, but occasionally need the full range. Tolerance ranges are as follows: 

Splitting Panels: +/- (0.1mm).

Splitting Full Hides & Half Hides:  +/- 0.15mm

No Splitting (From Tannery Splitter):  +/- 0.2mm

  • The width of our splitter is 27-28 inches. If you have a hide that is larger we will trim the hide to fit and return you both pieces. We cut off the belly section leaving you the nicest area of the hide in tact.
  • Due to it requiring often multiple passes we do not send the split flesh part.

Classic Italian vacchetta with natural pebble texture

Pebbled Grain, Rich Vacchetta Feel

Badalassi Carlo Minerva Box, crafted in Tuscany at the famed Carlo Tannery, is a celebration of traditional Italian vacchetta artistry. Infused with a unique blend of natural waxes, this full-grain leather combines the supple hand of vacchetta with a distinctive pebbled grain. The natural texture adds depth, character, and variation, while developing into a rich patina that makes every creation truly one of a kind.

    OVERVIEW

    Minerva Box Vegetable Tanned Leather comes from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. They are well known for their traditional methods of vegetable tanning with tree barks that go back 100's of years. Badalassi Carlo is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegetale Consortium certifying they tan leather using the strict traditional vegetal methods. We offer serialized certification tags you can attach to your finished products HERE 

    This veg tan leather is their top grade, it is full grain and has a nice supple feel with a small amount of firmness. Minerva Box is a vacchetta leather that is infused with special blend of Italian fat wax giving it the famous hand and feel attributed with the vacchetta name. The grain has a natural pebbled texture that adds beautiful depth to the leather. Because it a natural pebble grain, it may have some slight variation throughout the hide. It is easy to cut and skive as well.

    MADE IN ITALY 🇮🇹

        DIMENSIONS

        • 1/4 Hide: average 3-4 square feet (approx 24 x 20")
        • Panel:  2 square feet  (12 x 24 inches)
        • Panel:  1 square feet  (12 x 12 inches)
        • Panel:  1 square feet  (9 x 16 inches)
          • Please note 1/4 hides have a yield of 85%+
          • Please note Panels are near flawless - yield is 90%+ defect free and the defects are near the edge to more easily work around.
          • We recommend purchasing a larger hides whenever possible to give you flexibility. Contact us if you have any questions.

        WHOLESALE / VOLUME DISCOUNTS

        We are the Official North America distributor for Badalassi Carlo. We have a few options to save you money on larger orders

        1.  Mix and match any Badalassi Articles & Colors in Full Hides to get a volume discount (See grid above). Discount is applied automatically to your cart.
        2. Tannery Direct Pricing is availably for orders over 500 sqft per color. Lead-time is 2-4 months depending on shipping method. Contact us for more details. 

          WHAT TO EXPECT?  

          ETHICALLY SOURCED LEATHER

          All of our hides are ethically sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry. Leather that might otherwise be overlooked is transformed into something lasting through your creativity.

          Fast Shipping

          Most orders ship the next business day so you can keep your projects moving.

          Customer Service

          Our team is here to answer questions and help you find exactly what you need.

          Satisfaction Guarantee

          Enjoy 30 days of hassle-free returns for peace of mind with each order.

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          General Info
          Tannery i Badalassi Carlo
          Cut i Shoulder and Double Shoulder
          Material Characteristics
          Full Grain i Yes
          Grain (Top) i Aniline
          Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
          Burnishable i Yes
          Processing & Finish
          Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
          Dye i Completely Through
          Finish i Aniline
          Physical Properties
          Firmness i Medium
          Thickness i 1.8mm (4.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
          Splitting i Free Splitting
          Yield i 90%+

          With a natural product like leather, there can be areas with neck and back wrinkles, veins, scars, bites, loose grain, but in general this article can expect an overall high cutting area.
          Availability & Promotions
          Restocked i Yes, every 3-4 months
          Discounts i Yes, you can mix and match any of the Badalassi Carlo articles & colors in full hides. Volume discounts automatically applied. Note Paypal does not load the discounts, please pay with credit card instead