Twelve grams of 925 sterling silver, hand-formed into staples and pressed one by one into bull leather that resists every insertion. The VIPERA GR is a narrow belt built for endurance. At 2.5cm height, it sits low and stays put - the kind of piece that disappears under a jacket and announces itself only when you remove one. The bull leather is stiff by design, with a dry, matte surface and raw unfinished edges that will soften and fray subtly over years of wear. Along the center of the strap, a row of hand-applied sterling silver staples runs the full length - each one pressed into the hide individually in Basta's Empoli workshop. The D-ring buckle is cast in 925 silver with engraved branding, substantial enough to feel its weight when you thread the strap. The leather has been through Basta's handmade aging process - a treatment that gives each piece the tonal depth and surface character of something found rather than bought. No two belts carry the same marks. Details Material: 100% bull leather, hard hand feel Hardware: 925 sterling silver D-ring buckle with engraved branding, 12.3g of silver staples hand-applied along center Width: 2.5cm Finish: Handmade aging process, raw unfinished edges Origin: Handmade in Empoli, Italy by Daniele Basta Care: Silver will oxidize with wear and skin contact. Buff gently to slow darkening or allow natural patina. Avoid prolonged water exposure. Bull hide and sterling silver. Two materials. One artisan. Nothing else.
