Handmade Leather Totoro Charm Set
Item details
- Color pattern
- Purple
- Material
- Leather
Deep purple forest spirit holding a small red-capped acorn
Vibrant green tree with stippled, bark-textured brown branches
Natural tan disc hand-carved with the words nice day
Type: Hand-carved leather charm set
Thickness / depth: About 0.3 in (0.8 cm) per charm
Materials: Vegetable-tanned cowhide, leather cord
Finish / color: Hand-dyed and hand-painted; natural tan, purple, green, olive-gold
Closure: Decorative barrel knots on each cord
Loop a charm around a journal binding, bag handle or key ring. They layer nicely with other leather pieces, and each one sits somewhere between a thumbnail and a small coin in size. Grouped together, they read as a matched set; worn singly, each stands on its own.
Journaling at a desk
Decorating a tote or backpack
Everyday key ring
A small gift for a nature lover
Autumn and woodland styling
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water.
Avoid long exposure to direct sun to limit fading.
Store flat in a dry place so the leather keeps its shape.
Because each charm is handmade, carving depth, dye tone and grain can vary slightly from piece to piece.
30-day returns & exchanges
30-day returns & exchanges
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A closer look
This collection of handcrafted leather charms features a whimsical Totoro-inspired theme, designed for use as journal accessories, bag charms, or keychains. The set includes four distinct pieces: a round disc, a stylized tree, a character figure, and an acorn. Each charm is constructed from Italian imported vegetable-tanned cowhide, a material prized for its firm temper and ability to develop a rich patina over time. The construction method involves laminating two layers of leather back-to-back, creating a substantial, rigid body with a total thickness of nearly 0.8 centimeters. This double-layer technique provides a smooth, natural leather finish on the reverse side while supporting the intricate, hand-carved, and hand-painted artwork on the front.
The central piece is a character charm depicting a purple forest spirit with pointed ears, wide eyes, and whiskers, holding a small red and tan acorn. The figure is seated inside a golden-yellow sack or pot that features the word "Happy" hand-carved into its surface in a casual, lowercase script. The character's body is dyed a deep, matte purple, contrasting with the natural tan of the belly and the bright red accent of the acorn cap. The carving is deep and precise, with beveled edges that create a three-dimensional relief effect, while the paint application is even, allowing the natural grain of the vegetable-tanned leather to remain subtly visible beneath the pigment.
Accompanying the character is a teardrop-shaped tree charm, dyed a vibrant, saturated green. The tree's trunk and branches are rendered in a warm, reddish-brown tone and are heavily textured with a stippled pattern of small, circular indentations, mimicking the rough surface of bark. The branches extend upward in a symmetrical, antler-like formation, with the green background providing a sharp, clean contrast to the textured wood elements. The edges of the tree are cleanly cut and burnished, showcasing the layered construction and the consistent thickness of the leather.
The third piece is a perfectly circular disc left in its natural, undyed tan color, highlighting the raw beauty of the vegetable-tanned cowhide. The face of the disc features the phrase "nice day" hand-carved in a simple, elegant serif font, with a small decorative dot positioned above the text. The carving is clean and uniform, with the recessed letters catching light to create subtle shadows that enhance readability. The final piece is an acorn-shaped charm, dyed in a muted olive-gold hue with dark brown carved lines defining the segments of the nut and the cap, adding a touch of autumnal warmth to the collection.
Each charm is attached to a long, round leather cord in a matching natural tan shade, which is threaded through a small hole at the top of the leather body. The cords are secured with a series of tight, decorative barrel knots that add a rustic, tactile element to the design. The loops are generous in size, allowing the charms to be easily looped around journal bindings, bag handles, or key rings. The overall aesthetic is one of artisanal quality, combining playful, nature-inspired imagery with the durable, tactile appeal of thick, hand-finished leather.