Fish Leather Wallet – Ruby Red, Beige Trim | Ambani

Exotic leather in ruby red: A beautiful wallet made from fish leather. Handmade, high quality, and with a truly exceptional story behind it. At Lake Turkana, Ira and James Ambani turn what was once a waste product of the local fishing trade into leather with real character.

After years of drought, the people of the Turkana region finally found a way to sustainably work the desert lake again. The Nile perch — enormous fish — have long been a food source, but no one knew what to do with the skins. Until Ira Ambani came along. She had the idea, learned the leatherworking craft herself, and founded Ambani Fish Leather together with her husband James. Today, the workshop employs around 20 people locally, giving them a real perspective. Every piece you buy goes straight back to that team.

This zip wallet comes in a deep ruby red, cut from Ambani’s newest collection — sewn entirely by hand, lined in black goat leather, with room for cards, bills, and coins in one compact piece. The grain and pattern of your piece will always be one of a kind.