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The Herbarium Specimen — Nocturnal Botanical Press Enclosure for iPhone 17 Pro Max
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SPECIMEN NO. 014 — HERBARIUM NOCTURNUM
Series: Forbidden Specimens | Dark Academia Artifacts
"A midnight press of shadowed flora, leaf skeletons, and wild fungi frozen in dark academia elegance."
In the quiet sanctuary of 19th-century botanists, private herbarium pressings captured the fleeting beauty of secret woodland flora. Pressed between heavy parchment pages, delicate leaf skeletons, wildflowers, and wild mushrooms were preserved in intricate detail—creating a dark, moody tapestry of nature's hidden undergrowth.
Designed as a unique gothic aesthetic phone case for iPhone 17 Pro Max, this enclosure resurrects an authentic Victorian botanical press sheet. Every delicate leaf vein, wild fern frond, and tactile mushroom cap is rendered in deep, multi-layered 3D relief—turning your phone into an archival museum piece retrieved from a midnight conservatory.
🔬 Artifact Details & Visual Anatomy
- Archival Herbarium Sheet & Wild Flora Press — Adorned with intricate 19th-century botanical line art, featuring skeletal tree leaves, forest fungi, wild ferns, and medicinal flora on a dark, moody background.
- Tactile 3D Relief & Organic Texture — Engineered with multi-layered UV print technology, giving tactile, raised-dimension warmth to every leaf vein, mushroom cap, and delicate stem.
- Antiqued Metallic Camera Shield — Raised, oxidized copper-bronze bumper tailored to frame and protect the iPhone 17 Pro Max camera module while accentuating the warm, antiqued golden-bronze aesthetic.
- Esoteric & Curio Details — Subtly accented with intricate botanical details that appeal to dark academia enthusiasts, plant lovers, and collectors of vintage curiosities.
📦 Specimen Dossier & Product Specifications
Exclusive Compatibility & MagSafe
- Precision Molded: Built exclusively for iPhone 17 Pro Max with exact camera island alignment, crisp button overlays, and flush edge protection.
- MagSafe Alignment: Built-in N52 strong magnetic array fully optimized for iPhone 17 Pro Max fast wireless charging and magnetic accessories.
Material & Protection Craftsmanship
- Shell Architecture: High-impact polycarbonate core bonded with shock-absorbent TPU edge armor.
- Surface Finish: Scratch-resistant, fingerprint-proof matte tactile finish.
- Drop Defense: 10 ft / 3 m military-grade drop tested with reinforced corner air-cushions.
Shipping & Delivery
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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
Got questions? Just drop us an email at carapace-studio@outlook.com or message us on WhatsApp. We'll get back to you within 24 hours, Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays). Have you reached out and have not heard back? Kindly check your spam or junk folder as sometimes those pesky filters will catch our emails back to you.
V
I love the variety of plants and fungi. Every time I look I notice something new.
Y
Very botanical and beautiful. The mushrooms add such a whimsical touch.
P
I love how the designs are spread out like a botanical field guide. Very educational and beautiful.
W
This case is a conversation starter for sure. People love looking at all the different specimens.
M
I'm a mycology nerd so seeing mushrooms alongside the flowers and plants is everything. The gold linework is so precise.
O
The gold on black is so striking. Every little detail from the mushroom caps to the flower petals is perfect.
C
The botanical art is exquisite.
L
The botanical drawings are stunning. The black and brown is perfect.
M
I adore the vintage look.
C
The botanical art is beautiful.
J
The pale brown specimens pop against the black. It's very elegant.
L
This case is a masterpiece.
S
The pale brown plants against black are beautiful.
W
This case is a masterpiece.
A
The black and brown combination is timeless. The plant specimens are beautifully rendered.
T
It's like carrying a tiny museum of natural history in my pocket. So much detail to discover.
J
The plants are beautiful.
J
This case is a tribute to vintage botany. The brown and black is elegant.
H
This case is gorgeous.
L
The plants are beautiful.
I
The collection is beautiful.
E
The black and brown is classic.
N
This is like a Victorian naturalist's sketchbook on my phone. The variety of plants and fungi is incredible.
A
I adore the naturalist vibe.
S
This case has a scholarly, naturalist vibe. The brown plant drawings on black are stunning.
B
This case is stunning.
M
This case is a work of art.
Z
This case is a piece of art. The botanical collection is gorgeous.
I
This case is stunning.
L
The illustrations are crisp.
N
The botanical specimens are so detailed. The black background gives it a museum-like feel.
N
The plants are lovely.