“In Vite Veritas” N° CO-204

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.