Our products originate from this tradition and the expert hands of master artisans in the tanneries of Santa Croce sull' Arno, Tuscany, who still work and treat leather in a unique and entirely natural way today.

The vegetable tanning production process, which gives rise to the famous vacchetta leather, is long and very complex:

1. Preparation of the hides

Leather processing begins with the preparation of raw hides, which are cut by master cutters and then placed into "drums," large watertight containers handcrafted from special wood. This multi-stage process purifies the hides by removing external hair, proteins, fats, mineral salts, and water.

2. Vegetable tanning

Once the leather is ready, it is placed in water for an extended period, during which it receives natural tanning agents – tannins. Dyeing and fatliquoring then allow the leather to be colored and softened: depending on the quantity of product used, the leather will have a completely different finish. The uniqueness of each tannery lies in this secret blend of doses and alchemy, passing down its exclusive knowledge from generation to generation. In the Middle Ages, a notary oversaw the processing stages, marking an 8-month period of resting in the drums, after which a document could be issued certifying the quality of the process. Today, this time has been significantly reduced thanks to technology, but it remains a long and delicate process.

3. Drying

The final stage of processing involves drying the hides. In the "wind drying" process, each hide is hung individually to ensure maximum flexibility and softness, allowing for optimal processing.

Those who choose vegetable-tanned leather choose a natural, superior quality, resistant, and durable product. Over the years, the leather will simply acquire a darker color, as if it had tanned from the sun's rays: a true magic of nature and man.

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