Kurozan 'black diamond' leather watch strap

Leather doesn't come more Japanese and special than this.

Himeji kurozan Leather is a fusion of the traditional Japanese technique of "tanning" and "lacquering" using Japanese black beef. The black leather strap, which is synonymous with"black leather diamond", is as beautiful as a large number of small diamond particles. It is also highly resistant to friction and is now used for armor tools such as kendo chest and chest, and during the Warring States period, it is said to have been used for general-class armor.

The texture of Kurozan leather includes embossed, hand-rubbed and KIWAMI types. Lacquer is repeatedly applied to the bumpy texture by hand and then dried.
These multiple layers of lacquer create a sense of luster and volume, and also enhance the glossiness of the black color. Only a small amount of rare Kurozan leather can be completed via labor of this sort.
Even a dedicated craftsman can only make around 20 pieces per month.

As with every strap I make it is individually handcrafted by me from start to finish, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the whole crafting process. 

Details:
The strap shown in the picture is 20mm at the lug tapered to 18mm at the buckle and is of the standard size 115mm/ 75mm.
The stitching is hand stitched in a matching black coloured waxed linen thread.
I use Zermatt leather for the lining which is sweat resistant (great in summer) and hypoallergenic.
The Edges are smoothed and then coloured. They are finished off with bees wax that is used to burnish the edges, giving a smooth silky finish.

Straps will be tapered as standard to fit these buckle sizes:
24mm lug width to 22mm buckle
22mm lug width to 20mm buckle
21mm lug width to 18mm buckle
20mm lug width to 16mm buckle
19mm lug width to 16mm buckle
18mm lug width to 16mm buckle
17mm lug width to 16mm buckle
16mm lug width to 14mm buckle

15mm lug to 12mm buckle

14mm lug to 12mm buckle

13mm lug to 10mm buckle

If you would like it tapered to something different please include the request during checkout.

As I make the straps to order I am able to take requests on the length and the stitching colour. Please Email me before ordering to check if I can do you requests.

All straps come with a buckle and quick release spring bars.

For an APPROXIMATE wrist size guide

Extra small 95/ 65 will fit a 5-inch wrist
Small sized band 105/70 will fit a 6-inch wrist
Standard size 115/ 75 will fit a 7-inch wrist
Large size 125/85 will fit an 8-inch wrist

Watch not included

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