Seriously, that Intrecciato stuff is *gorgeous*. But you gotta wonder, right? How long does it *take* to meticulously weave all those little strips together? Probably ages! That’s why those handmade ones, the ones you find on, say, Etsy or something (check out “bottega wallet” on Etsy!), they just *feel* different. They have this… vibe. Like they’ve got a story to tell, y’know? More than just “I held my Amex Platinum.”
Plus, let’s be honest, mass-produced stuff? It’s kinda… sterile. Boring. Give me a wallet with a *little* bit of imperfection, a slight wonkiness to the weave, and I’m sold. It’s like, “Hey, this wasn’t made by a machine, a *person* made this! A person with a vision!”
And okay, maybe I’m being a *liiiittle* bit dramatic, but it’s true! The difference between a Continental wallet from Nordstrom and a small bi-fold someone poured their soul into crafting? It’s night and day, I tell ya.
Speaking of bi-folds… I’m kinda partial to those. They’re just so… practical. Like, you can actually *fit* stuff in them, unlike those super-slim cardholders that only hold, like, three cards and a crumpled five-dollar bill. What’s even the point of those, amirite?
Anyway, back to the wallets. I saw this *amazing* Cassette tri-fold one time – or was it a Cassette bi-fold? I always get those names mixed up. Point is, it was *stunning*. The leather was this rich, deep brown, and the weave was so tight and perfect. It probably cost a fortune, though. Ugh.
But like, think about it, right? You’re not just buying a wallet. You’re buying a piece of art. You’re supporting somebody who’s passionate about their craft. And you’re getting something that’s totally unique. Even if it *does* have a slightly crooked stitch or two. I mean, nobody’s perfect, least of all wallets!
