The best florence leather bags combine elegance, quality and a strong link to tradition. Each bag has been carefully designed and crafted by experienced Florentine leather artisans, refined in every seam and insert.
The Mercato Nuovo is famous for its bronze pig whose nose superstitious travelers rub to ensure a return to Florence but it is also home to an extensive selection of leather vendors. In this market, which also includes the San Lorenzo leather market, vendors are in a tight race for your attention and might be a little pushy but don’t let them intimidate you; this is the best way to get some really great (and very affordable) leather.
Among the best local picks are Dimitri Villoresi, which specializes in gorgeous leather bags and shoes, Cuoieria Fiorentina (with a storefront on Via Panzani and a workshop/outlet in Reggello) and the Scuola del Cuoio, a leather school started in the 1950s by the Franciscan friars of the Santa Croce complex and the Gori and Casini families. This place is open to the public and allows you to see craftsman at work putting together bags, wallets, jackets and more.
Another option is BenHeart, a relatively new Italian leather boutique guaranteeing 100% made-in-Italy products with two locations in Florence and shops all over Italy (and Beverly Hills). Another good clue to impostor leather is its smell; if it reeks of paint and chemical, it’s probably not what you want. Lastly, try to buy locally: it’s not only better for the environment but you’ll have more of a connection with the person who made your souvenir.
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