Introducing Patina Hand Painted Belts!!
Introducing Hand Made Patina Belts
We are pleased to announce an exciting update to our 3D Customization program with the addition of Hand Made Patina Belts.
You can now order these in three distinctive hand-painted patina finishes through your MTO platform: Regular, Marble, and Papiro. The image below exemplifies the elegant appearance of the Regular (blue), Marble (cognac), and Papiro (green) finishes.
The Art of Hand Made Patina: Antique Finishing Technique
The technique behind this remarkable artwork is known as ‘Anticatura’, a term derived from Italian that refers to antique finishing. This method is renowned among French maestro shoemakers.
“Entrusted to the hands of the antique finisher, the upper part of the shoe becomes a work of art”
The Anticatura process involves a meticulous hand dyeing procedure applied to leather, yielding a one-of-a-kind patina with an aged effect. Beginning with unfinished crust leather that has been tanned and treated but not yet dyed, this method enhances each piece's unique aesthetic.
Craftsmen manually apply dyes using white cloths, brushes, and sometimes sponges to both the uncut hide and fully assembled shoe, crafting a distinctive look for each pair of shoes.
“With attentive care and superior savoir-faire, a dedicated craftsman perfects the personality of each pair of shoes, helping forge that special soul.”
Our Custom Made shoe collection & belts are available through Ultimate Bespoke 3D, offering an exclusive selection of luxury bespoke shoes for men.
