The Gothic Relic — Antique Leather Cross Patchwork Hard Case for AirPods Pro 3 & AirPods 4
SPECIMEN NO. 197 — CRUCIFIX LEATHERETTE
Series: Forbidden Specimens | Dark Academia Artifacts
[ Custom-Engineered Exclusively for Apple AirPods Pro 3 & AirPods 4 ]
📜 The Curator's Field Notes | Dark Academia & Gothic Artifact Story
"Bound in shadowed leather and stitched with sacred geometry—an ode to medieval cathedral vaulting and vintage gothic lore."
Inspired by medieval codices, gothic revival architecture, and antique leather-bound archives, Crucifix Leatherette delivers an unmistakable dark aesthetic. The ultra-detailed visual print showcases off-white, stitched leather-style gothic cross patches juxtaposed against a deep obsidian leather texture background.
Designed as an iconic dark academia case cover for Apple AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4, this shell encases your daily audio gear in the mysterious allure of an ancient gothic manuscript. Custom-molded specifically for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 charging cases, every simulated leather grain, edge-stitch pattern, and smooth matte finish is rendered in high-definition visual clarity—transforming your modern device into a bold piece of wearable heritage.
🔬 Artifact Details & Visual Anatomy
- 01. Gothic Leather Cross Patchwork Graphic — Centrally features a dynamic arrangement of off-white gothic cross patches with realistic faux-stitched detailing over a pitch-black background.
- 02. High-Precision Graphic & Matte Hard Shell — Engineered with premium fade-resistant UV printing technology on durable PC material, bringing rich contrast depth and a smooth matte surface that repels fingerprints.
- 03. Dual-Model Precision Fit (AirPods Pro 3 & AirPods 4) — Custom-molded with exact cutouts for USB-C charging ports, lanyard loops, speaker vents, and setup button access. Fully compatible with wireless charging.
- 04. 360° All-Inclusive Protection — Two-piece snap-on PC hard shell offers full coverage protection against accidental drops, scuffs, scratches, and everyday wear without adding extra bulk.
📦 Specimen Dossier & Product Specifications
▸ Device Compatibility
- Precision Molded Options: Selected specifically for Apple AirPods Pro 3 or Apple AirPods 4.
- Charging Compatibility: Fully supports wired USB-C charging and Qi wireless charging pads without removing the case.
- LED Indicator Visible: Designed to allow the charging status light to remain visible.
▸ Material & Craftsmanship
- Shell Architecture: Ultra-lightweight, high-impact polycarbonate (PC) two-piece hard case.
- Surface Finish: Scratch-resistant matte anti-fingerprint coating with high-definition UV graphic print.
- Snap-On Installation: Easy, secure snap-on application with a seamless fit.
▸ Archival Packaging
- Every order arrives packed in a dark velvet-finish collector's box.
Shipping & Delivery
Good news – it's your lucky day! We offer FREE shipping on all standard orders, no matter where in the world you are.
We've got teams in Australia, the US, the UK, and the EU ready to print and ship your order. Because we're all about mindful consumption, your goodies are made to order – this means we take around 2–5 business days to produce them before they ship. It's better for the planet (less waste!) and means your order is made just for you. Please note that shipping times below are in addition to our production time.
AUSTRALIA (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Aus Post Standard: 3–7 business days
$4.95 AUD – Aus Post Express: 1–3 business days
USA (Shipped from US)
FREE – DHL Standard: 8–10 business days
$3.95 USD – DHL Express: 3–6 business days
UK (Shipped from UK)
FREE – Royal Mail (non-tracked): 3–6 business days
FREE – Evri Tracked Parcel: 2–4 business days
£3.95 – Evri Next Day: 1–2 business days
EUROPE (Shipped from Italy)
Zone 1 – Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Romania
FREE – European Standard (tracked): 8–12 business days
Zone 2 – Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye
FREE – European Standard (tracked): 8–20 business days
CANADA (Shipped from US)
DHL International Standard (tracked): 8–15 business days
Heads up: Duties/taxes may apply. These are set by Canadian customs and are the customer's responsibility.
NEW ZEALAND (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (non-tracked): 8–15 business days
$13.95 AUD – Int. Standard (tracked): 6–10 business days
$29.95 AUD – Int. Express: 3–5 business days
ASIA (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (non-tracked): 8–15 business days
$24.95 AUD – Int. Standard (tracked): 6–11 business days
$39.95 AUD – Int. Express: 3–5 business days
HONG KONG (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (tracked): 8–15 business days
$200 HKD – Int. Express (tracked): 2–4 business days
REST OF THE WORLD (Shipped from UK)
FREE – Airmail (non-tracked): 10–25 business days
$12.95 AUD – Int. Priority: 4–8 business days
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