Japanese iPhone Cases Cost More Than What They Enclose

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The Japan Texture series of cases for the iPhone have me strangely enticed and repelled at the same time. They look awesome and are historically accurate, but I fail to see why anyone would want to buy a case that costs more than the actual phone. Plus it is covered in lacquer and gold dust, which would last about ten minutes in my pocket.

The series consists of five case designs and depict art of the Sengoku period and they come with a storage box in case you feel that it needs protecting. Apparently each of the handmade cases takes about three weeks to make.

Price: $1000 [Softbank via Crunchgear]

About the author: C. S. Magor

C.S. Magor is the editor-in-chief and reporter at large for Uberreview and We Interrupt. He currently resides in the Japanese countryside, approximately two hours from Tokyo - where both his bank balance and the lack of space in his home are testament to his addiction to all things shiny.

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