Pad & Quill are one of my favorite iPad case makers. They make some beautiful, handcrafted cases right here in the USA – like the elegant Graduate Edition for the iPad 3 that I reviewed last year.

Their latest creation for the smaller iPad is The Aria for iPad mini. Here’s a little detail on the case and some of its key feature via the P&Q site:

The Aria is constructed with American Top Grain leather, robust stitching, hand finished wood and our signature ‘bookmark’ The spine wrap cleverly disguises a crease that allows the case to prop in multiple angels!

Top Grain American leather (The finest leather made)
Handmade book design with robust stitching
Multiple self propping angles for viewing
Lightweight! Only 0.5 ounces more then the Octavo for iPad mini
Hand finished WOOD with a gorgeous satin finish
Protects and disguises your iPad
Magnetic On/Off feature wakes and puts to sleep your iPad… by closing the book!
Classic PQ ‘Bookmark’ for easy device removal
Access to all functions on the iPad mini

I have to say I love the look of this one, with a the great combination of leather and wood used throughout.

The case comes in three color combinations: Chestnut and Onyx Black, Coffee and Onyx Black, and Onyx Black and Chestnut. It’s priced at $89.99 and is expected to ship in 3-4 weeks.

I’ll definitely be looking to get hold of a review unit.