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August 12, 2015
FARO: Recommended for Holiday Gifts! Exquisite FARO Pieces for Your Cherished Ones
FARO
Recommended for Holiday Gifts!
FARO's Masterpieces, Perfect for Gifting to Loved Ones
FARO's leather goods, crafted from the finest leather produced by Japan's world-renowned artisans and designed to maximize the material's potential, offer a collection of masterpieces perfect for gifting to loved ones. With the holiday season upon us, we present FARO's recommended gift items.
Text by OPENERSPhotos by Mizuho Takada
Introducing Gift Sets at Accessible Prices
You may have heard that high-end brands, which dictate trends, actually use materials made in a certain factory in Japan. The era when imported goods were considered superior has long passed; the world's attention is now focused on the essence of things. Exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous work, and the resulting reliable quality—shouldn't we Japanese people now return to the value of "MADE IN JAPAN," trusted worldwide? This is how FARO, a leather goods brand, was born, showcasing the skills of Japanese leather artisans who inherit globally precious techniques.
FARO's signature technique is "beta-hari," or layered adhesion. Bonding thinly shaved leather pieces together creates an astonishing thinness that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also combines suppleness with strength. This season, a gift set featuring a sophisticated pass case and keychain, made possible by this beta-hari technique, has been introduced. The pass case, finished to a size almost identical to the card itself, is exceptionally thin and fits comfortably in pockets without bulk, allowing for smart use. The matching keychain boasts a minimalist, sharp design.
Coordinating small items and pursuing style even within your bag—this is where subtle details make a difference. The materials used are either calf leather, tanned slowly with water-based dyes for a transparent color and finished with "temomi" (hand-rubbing) to create unique wrinkles, a technique possessed by only a dozen or so artisans nationwide; or Athena leather, characterized by its glossy, vibrant colors and smooth texture, achieved by shaving leather to a mere 0.4mm thickness and layering it. The calf leather is available in brown, light brown, and navy, while the Athena leather comes in red, brown, and yellow, each in three colors. These unisex gift sets, recommended as gifts for women too, are affordably priced.
Picks for Perfect Gift Items! Recommended Gift Selection
Coin cases and wallets, carried daily, are classic gift items. The key here is quality. Good leather gains character with use, reflecting the owner's individuality. Let's gift a special piece that will age gracefully alongside its owner. FARO's coin cases and wallets not only showcase the charm of their meticulously finished leather but also offer unique functionality. Among the coin cases, you'll find designs with excellent storage capacity like the "Barro" and "Casetta," which open wide for easy viewing, the larger "Genme," and the "Rivolta" with its accordion-style body and three pockets. The wallet lineup focuses on style.
Wallets tend to become overstuffed if there's space, leading to a distorted shape and an unkempt appearance. To prevent this, FARO offers designs with minimal card and bill slots, proactively discouraging overfilling. The bi-fold "Amaro," which holds only a few bills and two cards, best embodies this philosophy. It maintains the silhouette of your suit or trousers when placed in a pocket, and fits easily into a small clutch for women. Embrace "adult composure" with FARO's coin case and wallet series, which promotes and enables sophisticated adult behavior.
Holiday gifts aren't just for partners or family. Consider the "Stationery" series for colleagues, junior staff, or respected superiors—those you interact with daily. Equipping your workspace with quality items like mousepads, notepads, and ID cases can boost motivation. Bring elegance to your desk with fine leather—take a step towards becoming a capable man or woman starting with your workspace in the new year.
For gifts to cherished individuals, meticulously crafted items made with care and time are ideal. FARO's masterpieces, boasting simple, universally appealing designs, unique material characteristics, and high quality, are highly recommended for this year's holiday gifts.






