The Qualities of Genuine Leather

La storia della pelle a Firenze
The History of Leather in Florence
From medieval guilds to the Tuscan district: a journey through the history of leatherworking in Florence and the surrounding area. Read more...
La Concia al vegetale
Vegetable Tanning
The history and principles of vegetable tanning: the role of tannins, how the process evolved and what to assess beyond environmental slogans. Read more...
Pelle Pieno Fiore
Full-Grain Leather
What full-grain leather is, how it changes with use, and what to consider when recognising, choosing and caring for it. Read more...
Le qualità della vera pelle
The Qualities of Genuine Leather
Differences between Genuine Leather, full-grain, split and bonded leather: a practical guide to reading labels and assessing a leather accessory. Read more...