About Leather
True to our materials,
we constantly strive for the finest quality.
Lemma selects the finest European leathers, carefully assessing each material’s unique character and transforming it into products with the delicate touch of Japanese craftsmanship.
We don’t just use fine leather, and we strive to ensure that each material’s charm resonates with the character of the product.
Lemma’s main material is leather from Italian tanner Badalassi Carlo. Its philosophy of valuing how things should be, rather than what will sell, and its sensibility for expressing leather like art, deeply resonate with Lemma’s craftsmanship.
Our products are crafted from carefully chosen, premium leathers from across the globe. This includes GIZA, Pueblo, Minerva Liscio, and Minerva Box from Italy’s Badalassi Carlo, Buttero from Walpier, and sophisticated leathers such as Veau Epsom from France’s Haas, Krispel Calf from Germany’s Perlinger, and Bridle leather from England’s Sedgwick.
GIZA
An original leather created over years of collaboration between Principle Co., Ltd. and Badalassi Carlo, capturing the refined elegance and understated beauty of Japanese craftsmanship.
Pueblo leather
A widely acclaimed leather, known for its rich texture and depth. Its surface nap creates a three-dimensional effect, and the material develops a unique character with use, allowing you to clearly appreciate its evolving beauty.
Minerva Liscio leather
A classic among smooth leathers. Its appearance changes little over time, highlighting the leather’s natural fiber density and supple texture, a true testament to its high quality.
Minerva Box leather
A classic pebbled leather, with tightly packed fibers that resist wear and maintain their structure even after extensive use, showcasing the material’s reliability.
Buttero Leather
100% Vegetable-tanned Italian steer shoulder, this leather offers a translucent, vibrant color and develops a deep, elegant patina as it ages, allowing you to enjoy its unique aging process.
Veau Epsom
Embossed leather favored by luxury brands. Its even texture gives an elegant appearance, while its resistance to scratches and stains ensures durability for everyday use.
Krispel Calf
Distinguished by its fine water-grain pattern and the elegant luster unique to chrome tanning, this leather is supple yet structured, highly resistant to bending, and conceals scratches with ease.
Bridle Leather
Over time, the bloom melds into the leather, cultivating a deep, lustrous finish. Its exceptional toughness gives the material a bold, commanding presence, making it a leather full of character.
Discover the unique qualities and character of each leather.
Even within the same type of leather, characteristics and appearance can vary depending on the part of the hide and the direction of the fibers. We value accurately understanding these unique qualities of natural materials and bringing out their full charm.
Lemma’s artisans visit tanneries in Japan and abroad to deepen their understanding of leather production. Through these visits, they actively share ideas for collaborative leather development and product creation.
Leather makers and artisans shaping it into products may hold different positions, yet their vision is one. United by the desire to deliver exceptional creations, they continue to engage with their craft with unwavering dedication.
The beauty of aging,
a leather that feels alive.
Some leathers develop dramatic changes over time, while others evolve more subtly. Neither is superior; we hope you appreciate and enjoy the unique characteristics of each.
Just as people age, leather undergoes changes that reflect the passage of time. Natural, beautiful aging is ideal, while stagnation or unnatural wear is not desirable.
High-quality leather is supported by the careful work of many people and carries a sense of life. Its value is not determined solely by the presence or absence of scratches.
We want you to reconsider what it means to own leather. At Lemma, we hope you feel that the leather is alive. By choosing it with intention and living your own path, we aspire for this spirit to be conveyed through the leather itself.