“In Vite Veritas” N° CO-204
"Cogitations" Range / Collection Mémoire Dappled brown, powdered pink, soft and timeless. Heritage, craftsmanship, innovation, class... a whole program for a pouch that stands out for its capacity despite its slim design.
Its story
Light brown, dappled, slightly satin. The texture is firm and full—it softens over time, like skin. The scent evokes roasted cocoa.
This pouch is unlike anything else in my workshop because the material it’s made from didn’t exist five years ago.
At the 2024 Made in France Salon where I was exhibiting, I met the owner of a vineyard with a specific idea: to develop a line connected to the heritage of the vine?
But I couldn’t settle for just a decorative association: I needed something traceable, with a real story, without compromising my values. I searched, rejected cork (which I’d already tried and found not sturdy enough), and most “vegetal” leathers: apple, pineapple, and even grape (from Vegea)... and then I discovered Nisiar.
A French brand, a material made in France from grape pomace, but differently.
A monobloc material. No synthetic knit backing.
And no dye. The color is that of the pomace itself: the grape variety, the vintage, the estate.
Intrigued, I contacted them.
I received small samples to test.
Could it be sewn, glued, folded?
Yes—with care and the right techniques. The result is beautiful, pleasant to the touch, and satisfying for what I seek: honest pieces, with materials that can be traced and embraced.
This sample comes from the Rhône Valley, 2023 harvest, in partnership with the Perrin Family. A limited edition by nature: this vintage will never be reproduced identically.
It’s the thicker of the two versions I received: the one I preferred for its texture, which resulted in this pouch whose pattern continues to surprise me with its capacity despite its slimness and perfectly met my size constraints.
I combined it with a scrap of Levate babywearing wrap featuring a Ginkgo Biloba pattern to stay true to the plant-based spirit and the theme of heritage, with its irregular, multicolored texture that contrasts ideally with the sample.
Discover the other half of the “In Vite Veritas” duo, the “En Ville” zip-around wallet.
Right shape, wrong color? There’s also the “Joyaux Aviaires” version, the “Lave” version, and the “Mille Toffees” version.
Caracteristics
- Type: Pouch ;
- Model: Pyramide ;
- Dimensions: 26x18x2cm ;
- Compact and modern ;
- One zippered pocket and one patch pocket inside ;
- Nylon zipper closure ;
- Carry by hand with its flat strap.
Materials
- Exterior: Nisiar (“skin”) version “N-07 (2023 vintage)” (exact composition unknown but 73% plant-based material, mainly grape) and Levate babywearing wrap scrap “Leaves of Gingko - Lovechild” (60% tussah silk / 40% organic GOTS cotton) ;
- Lining: Upcycled synthetic satin fabric (composition unknown) ;
- Interfacing: Kraft-Tex, Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide), and self-adhesive foam.
This piece is based on the "Sunshine Wristlet" pattern by Bagstock Designs.
Care, Shipping & Warranty
Care
Take good care of your piece: keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve its colours, and stuff it rather than flatten it so it keeps its shape.
Care instructions specific to its materials are included on the ID card shipped with it.
Shipping
Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends).
With tracking and insurance, worldwide.
Free in France.
Would you rather collect your piece from the workshop (Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, France) than have it shipped? Contact me before placing your order.
Warranty
14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
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