The Monarch Horizonal Cardholder

The Monarch Horizontal

The Monarch is designed in the spirit of restraint — a celebration of simplicity, proportion, and quiet craftsmanship.
Each wallet is cut by hand from full-grain smooth leather, supple yet resilient, with a natural gloss that deepens through touch and time.

Every stitch is pulled by hand using the French saddle stitch — the traditional method known for its strength and balance — ensuring a structure that ages with grace rather than wear.
Edges are hand-burnished to a soft sheen, giving the piece a seamless, sculpted finish.

Minimal in form yet rich in detail, The Monarch carries everything essential — banknotes, cards, and the weight of craft behind every line.

Layouts

3-slot — Two front card slots and one rear pocket
5-slot — Two card slots on each side and one central compartment

Each layout is cut, stitched, and finished individually by hand in the atelier.

Details

• Full-grain, hand-selected leather
• Hand-stitched French saddle stitch
• Edge-painted edges
• Compact, minimal design for cards and folded notes
• Embossed Atelier de Rys mark
• Made to order in the Netherlands

Personalization

Each Monarch can be hand-personalized by color and/or your initials, heat-embossed into the leather.
Select “Yes” under Initials before adding the wallet to your cart.
Once your order appears in the cart, enter your initials in the “Add personalization” box.
Our craftsman will emboss them by hand — a subtle mark of ownership and authenticity.

Every piece is made to order, ensuring no two Monarchs are ever identical.

Processing Time

Each wallet is crafted to order. Please allow 5 to 10 days before shipment.

Care

Avoid moisture and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
With use, the leather will develop a soft patina — the hallmark of genuine craftsmanship and time well-lived.