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The Sylva Specimen — Deep Carved Leaf Relief Enclosure for iPhone 17 Pro Max
$79.00
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SPECIMEN NO. 031 — FOLIA SCULPTURA
Series: Forbidden Specimens | Dark Academia Artifacts
"Overlapping forest leaves sculpted into patinated leather, as if frozen in the shadows of an ancient woodland floor."
In the private study rooms of 19th-century botanists, master artisans pressed wild forest foliage into heavy, oil-rubbed leather to immortalize the intricate architecture of nature. These carved leather reliefs served as tactile reference plates, preserving every serrated edge, leaf vein, and delicate fern leaf in rich, shadowed dimension.
Designed as an exquisite gothic nature phone case for iPhone 17 Pro Max, this enclosure resurrects a lost leatherworking masterpiece. Every overlapping leaf blade, deeply etched vein, and weathered mossy background is rendered in high-definition 3D relief—turning your phone into a tactile museum artifact retrieved from an ancient botanical vault.
🔬 Artifact Details & Visual Anatomy
- High-Relief Carved Leaf Canvas — Features deeply sculpted overlapping forest foliage with intricate leaf veins, serrated edges, and delicate parsley-style fronds set against an oil-rubbed patinated background.
- Tactile 3D Texture & Mossy Bronze Palette — Engineered with multi-layered UV print technology, giving a warm, tactile leather-and-stone sensation to every leaf blade over a dark olive-green and weathered bronze canvas.
- 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 metallic aesthetic.
- Gothic Nature & Curio Aesthetics — Subtly detailed with a raw, organic composition that appeals to dark academia enthusiasts, forest lovers, and collectors of antique leather artifacts.
📦 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.
Archival Packaging
- Every order arrives packed in a dark velvet-finish collector's box.
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.
L
This is for people who appreciate quiet beauty. The leaves don't scream for attention, they just exist elegantly.
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Q
This case feels expensive and looks expensive. The embossed leaves are just chef's kiss.
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T
The dark green gives it a forest-floor vibe. My favorite case by far.
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M
The relief effect makes it feel like real leaves are pressed into the case. So tactile and satisfying.
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I
This case is so dark and moody I love it. The leaves look like they're carved from shadow itself. Very gothic forest vibe.
P
The dark tones hide fingerprints really well which is a huge plus. And the leaves are so detailed.
C
I'm impressed by the quality. The leaf pattern is top-notch.
L
The raised leaf texture is perfect. The gradient adds elegance.
M
This case is a gem. The leaf relief is crisp and elegant.
C
This case is elegant and stylish. The leaf design is beautiful.
J
Gorgeous deep green color with a beautiful leaf design.
L
The raised leaf texture is perfect. The gradient adds elegance.
S
Beautiful case with a great tactile leaf pattern.
W
Love the dark green gradient. The leaf relief is very detailed.
A
The embossed leaves look and feel amazing. The gradient is smooth and sophisticated.
J
Beautiful case with a great tactile leaf pattern.
J
This case has a calming, organic feel. Beautiful leaf design.
H
Stunning design. The 3D leaves and gradient are a perfect match.
L
This case has a premium feel. The leaf texture is excellent.
I
The embossed leaves are gorgeous. The dark green is stunning.
E
Love the dark green gradient. The leaf relief is very detailed.
A
The 3D leaves are amazing. The dark green gradient is beautiful.
S
This case is a stunner. The leaf relief is crisp and the gradient is smooth. I get lots of compliments.
B
Lovely design with a beautiful leaf texture.
M
I love the way the leaves pop against the gradient background.
Z
I love the natural leaf motif. The gradient is smooth and rich.
I
The leaf relief is stunning. The gradient is sophisticated.
L
Elegant and natural. The leaf pattern is very well done.
N
This case has a sophisticated, organic feel. The gradient and leaf relief are beautifully combined.
N
Lovely design with a beautiful leaf texture.
C
This case is a gem. The leaf relief is crisp and elegant.