Color:Lilac Pink

dominant hand:

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Colorful like a bouquet
Hitoe® Fold Aria - Bouquet -

$191.00 USD

Collection Introduction

Bouquet: Colorful like a bouquet of flowers

Bouquet is inspired by a colorful bouquet of flowers. Just like a bouquet of flowers that adds color to your daily life, it will add a lovely touch to your hands.

Original pastel colors

Inspired by the traditional white tanning of Himeji, we used white leather developed in Himeji. Because the base is a beautiful white color, we were able to realize the pure, unclouded pastel colors that are original to SYRINX.

(Click on the " About Bouquet Leather " tab for more information)

Product Description

Towards perfect functional beauty

"Perfection is when you can't cut any more"
These are the words of Saint-Exupery, the author of "The Little Prince."

The Hitoe® structure (registered design) prevents items from being stacked, the inner hook (patented) provides a flat design with no metal fittings and smooth operation, and the slipless design prevents cards from falling out (patent pending) .

The Hitoe® Fold Aria is the ultimate in minimalist design and operability in the Hitoe® Fold series.

Its sophisticated design and exquisite craftsmanship have resulted in a piece of breathtakingly perfect functional beauty.

Minimalist design - HITOE FOLD ARIA Bouquet

"Aria" - Light as air

"Aria" means "Air" in Italian.
It can also mean a lyrical solo song in opera or religious music.
Thin, light, and as invisible as air. Yet beautiful and full of originality. That is the "Aria" series.

The challenge of thinness

The thinness is achieved by using the Hitoe® structure (registered design) which does not stack cards and coins.

- Maximum 5 overlapping pieces of leather, no metal parts , 12mm at thickest when stored
(When storing 6 cards, 10 bills, and 10 100 yen coins)
Palm-sized 89mm x 91mm
・Light as air, about 30g

It can hold up to 15 bills, 20 coins, and 6 cards. Even when fully loaded, it remains slim.

The finest unrivaled tailoring

All parts are made by gluing two thin pieces of leather together to make one. This technique is said to be the ultimate luxury in leather products, and it achieves both strength and thinness.

It takes a wealth of experience and skilled techniques to create a finish that does not float or warp even when folded, and acts as if it were a single piece of leather.

Engraving - HITOE FOLD ARIA — In pursuit of simplicity, the engraving is hidden underneath the card

Thin details

The edges are made by overlapping the leather and sewing it on the outside. This is to keep it thin. If you fold the leather inside, you can make it smaller, but the leather will overlap and become thicker.

These details are faithful to the ideal of a "thin wallet."

While pursuing thinness, we ensure that the leather is thick enough to retain the natural leather texture, such as firmness and elasticity.

Metal fitting-less inner hook

A new idea to use the stored cards as fasteners

We have invented an inner hook (patented) where the stored card itself serves as the fastener.

This idea made it possible to create the Hitoe® Fold Aria's minimalist design without any metal fittings .

Inner hook - HITOE FOLD ARIA — Inner hook for hanging cards integrated with bill holder

Not only does it act as a fastener, but it also prevents cards from falling out when you carry it around.

Card fall prevention - HITOE FOLD ARIA — Fits inside to prevent cards from accidentally falling out

It's just sandwiched between leather.

It has a flat appearance that is simply sandwiched between the leather. There are no protruding metal parts or flaps, so it won't get caught in your pocket.

The inner hook is designed not to come off if the coin is turned upside down. Therefore, there is no need to worry about dropping the coin by turning it upside down.

Front - HITOE FOLD ARIA — Made entirely of leather, without any metal parts

Minimalistic and smooth operation

It can be opened and closed easily by bending it into an "U" shape. With this single action, you can smoothly take out and insert all of your coins and cards while keeping the wallet in portrait orientation.

(For right-handed people) The trick is to bend the bottom of the wallet into an L-shape with your left hand, without touching the inner hook.

Leave the bills as is without folding them.

Bills do not need to be folded, just insert them as they are. They are highly visible and easy to take out. They do not bend, so they can be easily inserted into vending machines and self-checkouts.

The bill holder is designed to be continuous with the inner hook. The curve acts as a guide, allowing you to insert and remove bills smoothly without getting caught.

You can insert and remove the bills smoothly without touching the bill holder.

Prevents cards from falling out

When closed, the inner hooks catch the cards so they won't fall out. Even when the wallet is open , the slip-less design (patent pending) makes it difficult for cards to fall out. The feeling of sliding the cards is high quality, making it comfortable to take them in and out.

Effect of slip-less specification (patent pending)

The extra card can be used as a bill holder. It does not interfere with opening and closing the wallet.

How to open - HITOE FOLD ARIA — Temporary cards are used to hold bills

Smooth, non-overflowing coin pocket

The coin pocket is shallow and has no fasteners or hooks. This allows you to quickly take out the coins you need. When storing coins, the lid of the coin pocket acts as a guide for smooth storage.

In addition, coins do not spill out when the wallet is closed, and even when it is open, the coin pocket has a lid to prevent spills.

There is still plenty of room even if you put in 999 yen worth (15 sheets).

Coin pocket - HITOE FOLD ARIA — Overflow-resistant coin pocket

Globally recognized minimalist design

19 prestigious design awards from around the world

The Hitoe® Fold series has been highly praised for its functional and minimalist design, and has won 19 major design awards around the world, including the iF Design Award , the Red Dot Design Award, and IDEA , the three biggest design awards in the world, as well as awards in London, New York, Paris, and Milan.

(Click on the " Product Achievements " tab for detailed awards)

Hitoe Fold Mini Wallet - World Design Awards — Hitoe® Fold series has won a total of 19 awards

Design based on the laws of nature

"Why is the golden ratio 1:1.62 beautiful?"
The golden ratio is the ratio that appears when squares with sides that match the Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21...) are arranged in a spiral, as shown in the diagram below.

The Fibonacci sequence is hidden throughout nature: in the arrangement of sunflower seeds, the spirals in seashells, the shape of typhoons, and spiral galaxies.
This sequence can also be found in masterpieces of art, such as the pyramids, the Parthenon, and Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

The golden ratio is not simply a beautiful ratio; its beauty comes from the Fibonacci sequence behind it.

Therefore, the important thing is not to make each part into the golden ratio.
The proportions from the details to the whole form the Fibonacci sequence , which is deeply connected to the laws of nature and life, resulting in a well-balanced design that resonates with the heart.

Fibonacci Sequence - HITOE FOLD ARIA — Proportions based on the Fibonacci spiral

Beautiful details

Precise and delicate stitching, polished leather edges that show the overlapping of the leather.
Hitoe® Fold Aria pursues beauty in every detail.

Long-lasting and beautiful

Generally, most wallet troubles are caused by metal parts or stitching. However, Hitoe® Fold does not use any metal parts and has only four stitches. In addition, the corners, which are prone to damage, are made of overlapping outer and inner leather to increase durability. The seam allowance is extremely small, and the design is such that it is difficult for the wallet to lose its shape even when it is in a trouser pocket.

Corner reinforcement - HITOE FOLD ARIA — The corners are made strong by layering leather

About the leather used

Origins

Bouquet is inspired by a bouquet of colorful flowers. Just like a bouquet of flowers that adds color to your everyday life, it will make your hands look pretty.

Tanning and Manufacturing

Uses white leather (produced in Himeji) that was inspired by Himeji white tanned leather. Because the base is beautiful white, we were able to achieve SYRINX's original pure pastel colors.
It is dyed with dye (aniline) and finished by spraying with pigment.
It is resistant to scratches and stains, repels water, and hardly ages, so you can maintain its original appearance for a long time.

Maintenance

The leather is resistant to scratches, dirt, and water, but if it gets wet, wipe it off immediately and periodically remove dust from the surface with a soft cloth.

Colors

bouquet Lilac Pink
Lilac Pink
bouquet Blue Star
Blue Star
bouquet mint
Mint
bouquet mimoza
Mimosa
bouquet soil
Soil

Thin Wallet Hitoe® Fold Comparison Chart

Hitoe® Fold	^Hitoe® Fold	^Hitoe® Fold Aria	^Hitoe® Fold Less
Production Method	One-piece tailoring Unlined thick leather	Fold Less The ultimate luxury in leather goods: thin leather laminated together
Prevents cards from falling out Slipless	NG	OK
Size	W86 x H89 mm	W89 × H91 mm	W89 × H89 mm
Weight	36 g	30 g	29 g
Thickness (thickest part)	7 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 13 mm	6 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 12 mm	3 cards 6 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 9 mm
Maximum capacity	7 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes	6 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes	3 cards 15 coins 15 banknotes

Number of cards assumes embossless cards

Q & A

Q. Are there any tips for opening and closing it?

If you are right-handed, you can use your left hand to bend the boundary between the coin pocket and the card pocket into an "U" shape, which will release the inner hook and allow the wallet to open smoothly.

To close it, lightly press the top with your right hand while bending it into an "U" shape with your left hand, and the inner hook will naturally catch on the card.

The trick is to not touch the inner hook when opening or closing it.

(For right-handed people) The trick is to bend it into an "U" shape with your left hand and not touch the inner hook.

Q. It becomes distorted when closed.

This is caused by misusing the inner hook on the outside of the wallet. Please only hang it on the cards you want to store.

Q. Should I choose right-handed or left-handed?

If you use your right hand to insert and remove cards and coins, please select "right-handed"; if you use your left hand, please select "left-handed". All photos and videos used in the product description are for right-handed use, and the slot for removing bills and cards is on the right side.

Q. The card pockets are too cramped

The design is tight so that the leather does not stretch more than necessary, so it may feel tight when you first start using it while the leather is still stiff. Don't worry, it will become more comfortable as you use it.

Also, if the card is difficult to insert all the way in, pressing the leather at the back of the card pocket (to the left of the card for right-handed users) firmly will help the card to fit in more easily.

Please note that storing cards with uneven surfaces or items other than credit card size (such as point cards or medical cards) can make the bag feel cramped.

HITOE FOLD side — If it feels too tight, try loosening the leather at the back of the card pocket (left side for right-handed users) to make it more comfortable.

Q: Will the cards fall out?

When you close the wallet by hanging the inner hook, it won't fall out.

Even when open, the leather on the top edge of the cards will support them if the wallet is held vertically. Please note that cards are more likely to fall out if the wallet is placed horizontally.

The slip-less design (patent pending) of the product makes it even more difficult to fall off. For more information, please click here .

When held vertically, the leather on the top edge of the card provides support.

Q. Will the coins spill?

The coin pocket has a lid to prevent spills. As the leather becomes more flexible with use and the bend in the lid settles, it will become even less likely to spill.

The pocket is shallow to allow for quick removal of coins, and the size of the pocket allows the top of a 500 yen coin to be slightly visible, but it is hidden when the lid is closed.

If you open the wallet horizontally, coins may spill out. Please use it vertically.

Q. I'm bothered by the sound of coins.

If you store your coins with the coin pocket facing upright, you can prevent the coins from making noise. Also, the coins will automatically align themselves more easily, so please try it.

Q. Won't I open it upside down and spill the coins?

Don't worry, if you turn the wallet inside out, it won't bend into a "U" shape and won't open. You can also use this as a reference for the position of the stitching and how the cards look.

<Example: Right-handed>

The side without the stitching on the right side is the front, as the bills are taken out from the right.
The side where the cards are most visible is the right side, as the cards are taken out from the right.

Q. Can the magnetic stripes of cards be stacked?

Modern magnetic stripes are highly resistant to magnetism, so there is no problem even if they are stacked. Also, IC chips are not affected by magnetism.

However, for bank cards with no expiration date, the magnetic stripe may be weakened, so we recommend stacking the cards with the magnetic stripes alternating up and down.

Product Performance

The Hitoe® Fold series of small, thin wallets have won a total of 18 awards, including the world's most prestigious iF Desing Award, Red Dot Award, Good Design®, and German Design Awards, and are highly acclaimed for their minimalist design and comfortable operation.

Awards

iF Desing Award 2023
Hitoe® Fold Less

One of the most prominent and prestigious international design awards, the Hitoe® Fold Less Design Award is presented by the Hannover Industrial Design Association in Germany and is open to industrial products from all over the world. It is one of the three major design awards in the world.

Good Design Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less

The world's oldest design award, presented by the Athenaeum Museum in Chicago since 1950, was established by Edgar Kaufman Jr. of MoMA (Museum of Modern Art, New York) along with such modern design pioneers as Charles and Ray Eames, Russell Wright, George Nelson, and Eero Saarinen. The award was established by Edgar Kaufman Jr.
It is not related to the Good Design Award in Japan, but is a globally valuable award along with the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award.

German Design Awards 2023
Hitoe® Fold Less

The Hitoe® Fold Less is an international design award sponsored by the German Design Council, established in 1953. Only products that have been nominated by the German Design Council are eligible for the awards.

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less

Established in 2003 by the Hong Kong Design Centre, this international design award recognizes outstanding design from an Asian perspective. Awards are judged and presented from four perspectives: overall design excellence, technical applicability, Asian influence, and commercial and social success.

DNA Paris Design Awards 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria

The DNA Paris Design Awards are global design awards that honor the best designers in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape design, graphic design, and product design.

Omotenashi Selection 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less

This award was established to discover and promote to the world the best Japanese products and services that are full of the spirit of Omotenashi. The award is given to products and services that are born out of consideration for the people who use them, and that have been improved upon while carrying on the traditions of the past.

A' Design Award & Competition 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria

This is one of the world's largest design competitions to select the best design, design concept, product or service. It is recognized worldwide as a barometer of design quality and perfection.

iF Desing Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria

One of the most prominent and prestigious international design awards, the Hitoe® Fold Aria is a design award organized by the Hannover Industrial Design Association in Germany, which judges industrial products from all over the world. It is one of the three major design awards in the world.

Red Dot Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria

One of the world's top three design awards and one of the most prestigious international design awards, with over 10,000 entries from companies, organizations, and designers in more than 60 countries each year. Organized by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

London International Creative Competition 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

Aimed to serve as a medium to connect talented artists with international audiences, the competition attracts artists from around the world, with juries consisting of luminaries from six disciplines (architecture, interior design, art, graphics, photography, and products) and based in London, where internationally acclaimed artists are gathered, The awards have been held annually since 2006.

IDA Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

The IDA Design Awards were established in Los Angeles in 2007 to identify and recognize outstanding design visionaries in a wide range of fields. Comprised of five categories including architecture, interior design, product design, fashion, and graphic design, each year's awards bring together the finest entries from the world's most talented designers.

NY Product Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

The awards, which were newly established in 2021, are organized by the International Award Associate (USA) and specialize in product design.
The awards aim to recognize outstanding product designers who enrich our daily lives.

MUSE Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

One of the international awards programs organized by International Award Associate (USA), which aims to create new value standards in design.
The award is presented to designers who combine unparalleled creativity and technical skills, such as "The Muse".

European Product Design Award 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

This design competition was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers. From thousands of design projects submitted from around the world, a jury will select the most beautiful, functional and innovative products.

K-DESIGN AWARD 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

An international design competition organized by DESIGNSORI, a Korean design portal. It is one of the three most prestigious design awards in Asia, along with the Golden Pin Design Award and the DFA Design for Asia Awards.

Omotenashi Selection 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria

This award was established with the aim of discovering and spreading excellent Japanese products and services with a spirit of hospitality to the world. The award is given to products and services that are "uniquely Japanese" and have a "unique appeal" that should be shared with the world, and are selected for their particular skills born from consideration for the people who use them, and for their ingenuity in making improvements while carrying on tradition.

Omotenashi Selection 2020
Hitoe® Fold

This award was established with the aim of discovering and promoting to the world products and services that are brimming with the spirit of excellent Japanese hospitality. The award is given to products and services that are born from the consideration of the user, and that have been improved upon while carrying on the traditions of the past.

Campfire Crowdfunding Award 2020
Hitoe® Fold

This award is given to the most outstanding project out of more than 10,000 projects on the Campfire crowdfunding site.

Crowd Funding

The Hitoe® Fold series has achieved the feat of dominating all of Japan's all-time top three places in terms of the amount of money raised by crowdfunding wallets. (*As of February 28, 2022)

2020

51,795,439 yen, 3500 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2020 -Liscio-
Achieved the highest amount of crowdfunding for a wallet in Japan

2021

78,540,000 yen, 2,480 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Foschia-
Achieved the highest amount of crowdfunding for wallets in Japan
Sweeps the 1st and 2nd places in Japan's history for wallet crowdfunding

55,481,020 yen, 2959 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2021 -Liscio-
Sweeps Japan's all-time top three wallet crowdfunding crowdfunding

2022

25,944,600 yen, 873 people
Hitoe® Fold Less -Foschia-

13,002,000 yen / 394 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Ortensia- & Hitoe® Fold Aria -Monocromo-

16,816,016 yen / 1,130 persons
Hitoe® Fold -Liscio

Specification

External dimensions: Approximately W89 x H91 x D12 mm (thickest part)
(When storing 6 cards, 10 bills, and 10 100 yen coins)
Maximum capacity: 15 banknotes, 6 cards, 20 coins
Product weight: approx. 34g
Leather: Cowhide (manufactured by Himeji Sanyo)
Pig suede (domestic)
Country of manufacture: Japan
Intellectual property: Patent No. 7377479
Design registration No. 1659078
Design registration No. 1659079
Design registration No. 1670259
Trademark registration No. 6253419
International design registration (EU/Singapore) DM/211734, DM/207682
International Design Registration (China) No. 6069152, No. 6378263
International design registration (Australia) 202012701, 202012702, 202016654
International design registration (Taiwan) D214409, D211838, D212562
International design registration (Korea) DM207682-0001, DM207682-0002, DM/211734
International design registration (US) D948208, D948207
International trademark registration (EU/China/Korea) 1489157
International trademark registration (US) 6,171,770
International Trademark Registration (Taiwan) No. 02130548
Design registration No. 1745786
Design registration No. 1745787
Patent applied Patent application 2022-123917

* Please use the wallet vertically.
*All photos and videos used in product descriptions are for right-handed users.
*The color tone of the image may look different depending on the usage environment.

compact!

It's thinner than any of the popular mini wallets, and you can put bills in without folding them, which is great. The coin storage is minimal, but I was looking for something compact, so I'm happy with it. The color is also very beautiful.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available options.
All our staff are very happy to receive such high praise.
The leather used for Bouquet is an original SYRINX color, and is made from white leather (produced in Himeji) that was developed with inspiration from Himeji white tanned leather. The beautiful white base allows for pure, unclouded pastel colors.
We look forward to your continued support.

Hitoe® Fold Aria - Bouquet -

troublesome…

This is my first purchase since I got the original through crowdfunding.
I usually only put a few 1,000 yen bills in it, so I stopped using the first one because the bill holder didn't hold the bills properly.
However, the current model has improved on that issue and is much easier to use.
Also, I've gotten used to it and can now open and close it with one hand, so I don't feel like using any other wallet.
Why not try using this wallet and reduce the amount of things you have to carry around with you? I think you'll find it quite comfortable.

I bought Bouquet because I wasn't confident in my ability to condition the leather and because I was on a budget, but the color seems to be geared towards younger people, so I'm now wanting the more subdued Etretat, even though it's a bit more expensive... (Aria is good, but I can't give up the sharper design of Less... It's a tough decision...)

Thank you very much for your repeat purchase.
We've gone through a lot of trial and error since the launch of the first Hitoe Fold, and we're very pleased and encouraged that you've enjoyed it so much.
This is entirely possible thanks to your support, for which we would like to express our sincere gratitude.

The Hitoe Fold series is available in a variety of styles, but we hope that both the colors and designs will remain timeless and not be influenced by trends.
We also hope to provide the value that only leather products can offer, which develops through careful use.
We hope you will enjoy using our products for a long time to come.
We will continue to strive to provide you with better products, so we appreciate your continued support.

It's the best!

I wanted to reduce the amount of stuff I carried in my bag, so I was looking for a thin, easy-to-use wallet when I came across the Hitoe® Fold Aria.
I was unsure until the very end which series to purchase, but I decided on the bright and gorgeous Bouquet and it was a great choice!
It's a little stiff at first, but I wonder if I'll get used to it? I'm really looking forward to using it more.
Thank you for the wonderful product!

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
Your kind comments are a great encouragement to all our staff.
We have received positive feedback from customers saying that the gorgeous Bouquet makes them feel cheerful every time they pick it up.
We hope we can help you make your daily life more colorful and fulfilling.
The leather will gradually become more comfortable as you use it, so please enjoy.
We look forward to your continued support.

For overseas travel

The color was cute, it was thin and easy to use. I used it to store the bills I exchanged and had a fun trip. I was able to carry my cards without worry.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
We are glad that it was useful for your trip and that you liked the color and design.
The Bouquet colors, which instantly brighten up your hands, have been very well received.
The product will maintain its original appearance for a long time, so we hope you will enjoy using it for many years to come.
We look forward to your continued support.

I chose a green color scheme to match Feng Shui.

The color is also very beautiful. It is smaller than I thought it would be. Sometimes the cards would get stuck and it was hard to insert.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
We are very happy and encouraged by your enjoyment of our restaurant.
The card storage area has been designed to be tight, taking into consideration the stretching that occurs as the leather becomes more flexible. We appreciate your understanding that the leather will become more flexible as you use it.
Bouquet has been extremely well received due to its gentle yet elegant colors that catch the eye.
Since the product will maintain the same appearance as when you first purchased it, we hope you will enjoy using it for many years to come.
We look forward to your continued support.

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