Before I opened the package i could smell that the leather was from India. It does not smell like the tanned leather from the U. S. nor is it as hardy as the tanned leather from the U. S.  The concept is okay except that the two rings are suspended on a riveted but very flimsy (and I mean flimsy) piece of leather that will breakdown and wear out very quickly. The area where the two rings are located should be the most durable part of the case as these are daily stress points. The hidden zippered pocket is also a nice idea but, as you can imagine, you can only carry a very small amount of flexible paper or you won't be able to close or fasten the case. The zippered wallet area is really rather useless if you carry a regular wallet. Folks there ain't no free ride - you get what you pay for.