"LOST IN THE CITY" HORWEEN Horsehide (Dyed with AVOCADO SKIN & GREEN TEA LEAVES)

Made with 7oz HORWEEN horsehide, tanned alongside their shell cordovan. Rich in character, this piece combines layered dye, contrasting threadwork, and subtle etched details - coming together in a composition that continues to evolve with time and use.
 
"LOST IN THE CITY" is HORWEEN Horsehide Glasses Case, naturally dyed through an infusion of avocado skins and green tea leaves over days. The natural grain of the leather remains visible, becoming part of the overall design. It carries a subtle, grounding feel - softly organic in tone and character.
 
Learn more about TELLER's hand-dyeing process here.
 
Hand-cross-stitched with durable, UV-resistant German thread - one side is a mix of Navy & Yellow and the other Leaf & Red.  Beneath the lid, a tea cup and avocado etching are revealed.
 
Finished with durable antique brass hardware.
 
All edges are beveled and burnished by hand for a smooth, refined finish.
 
Designed to fit standard aviator frames. Click here to check out eyewear size reference.
 
From cutting to completion, each step is done by hand at my workshop in Chicago.