Hephaestus Series — Cigar Cases Born of Experience and Purpose

This collection wasn’t born by chance. It began with a conversation with one of our clients — a special forces trainer who constantly travels across Europe, training Ukrainian and international military personnel. He meets with officers and commanders in both formal and informal settings. He approached us with a clear request: to create a compact, stylish cigar case that would suit his rhythm of life.

At that time, we were launching a woodworking division with two close partners, and this became the perfect moment to unite ideas and capabilities. For the first time, we decided to incorporate an oak cigar holder — a solid insert where each cigar has its own place.

• 🔹 minimum weight,
• 🔹 resistance to warping,
• 🔹 long-lasting durability without cracks,
• 🔹 a look worthy of our leather craftsmanship.

This wooden insert is removable and can be used separately — during outdoor smoking or on the table in a cigar lounge.
But most importantly, it's about the atmosphere the case creates. The military client who inspired us emphasized how important it is to have all smoking accessories at hand — and how such an item becomes a symbol of presence and character during his meetings.

Hephaestus — Strength, Fire, and Character

This model became the foundation of a collection of four cases in different colors, united under the name Hephaestus — after the god of fire, craft, and mastery. These items are more than just accessories — they are a symbol of resilience, power, and inner flame.

For the first time in our workshop’s history, we added a military-inspired patch to the inner flap. It doesn't just serve a decorative role — it underlines the spirit of discipline, honor, and precision.

Upon request, we can include a custom patch with your own symbolism — a crest, initials, unit emblem, or a personal insignia.
By default, the case comes without a patch, since its creation and embroidery require additional time.
Pricing for custom patches is calculated individually, depending on the complexity of the design and our graphic designer’s work.

At Mureli, quality is non-negotiable

Every item in the Hephaestus Series reflects the discipline of our workshop. We work exclusively with natural calf leather, sourced directly from Ukrainian tanneries or produced under our custom specifications.
Each stitch, piece of hardware, and edge finish is created with the precision of premium leather craftsmanship.

The Hephaestus Series brings together all that defines our values: durability, elegance, depth of character — and functional design.