Italian leather is said to be one of the three major leathers in the world, and this time we would like to introduce what kind of leather Italian leather is used for.

Italian Leather

The three major leathers in the world are British bridle leather ,

American "Cordovan"

And "Italian Leather" from Italy

Italian leather does not just refer to leather made in Italy, but only leather that has been tanned using a method that has been handed down over a long period of time and is backed by history.
"Italian leather" refers to leather produced mainly in the Tuscany region and tanned using a technique called "vegetable tanning."

Currently, there is an organization called the Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium (Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium), which is the only organization in the world that certifies that leather is tanned with 100% vegetable tannins, and it plays a role in protecting the high technical standards of tanners in Tuscany.

To receive this certification, a company must meet three rigorous standards .

・Comply with the vegetable tanning manufacturing process established by the association

- Promised to use only plant extracts, no additives whatsoever

- The main process must take place in Tuscany

Because of these strict standards, "Italian leather" has long been known as the highest quality in the world .

That's why many famous brands use Italian leather. It seems that there are many products that mainly use Italian leather, such as handbags and shoes, which emphasize the beauty of the leather itself.

Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921.

FENDI, whose popular bags include "Toujours" and "By the Way"

Bottega Veneta was founded in 1966 in Vicenza, a city known for its beautiful streets.

Berluti was founded in Paris, France in 1895.

Prada is loved by women all over the world.

Other prestigious brands such as Miu Miu , Ferragamo, and IL BISONTE have been inspired by the lustrous beauty of Italian leather to create new works.

Just like the long-established brands mentioned above , Kawanishikaban Product is also fascinated by Italian leather, and is impressed by the high quality of Italian leather every day during the bag-making process.

Manufacturing is a very deep subject. Kawanishi Bags strives to create bags that convey the quality of their products just by holding them in your hands, just like Italian leather!