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    Bottega Giotti

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    PriceyLeather Goods
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    My Giotti haul when it arrived about 5 weeks after we ordered it in person at the store. It was well worth the wait!
    Victoria J.

    I came to Bottega Giotti in 2012 after scouring Florence for the perfect place to buy leather goods. The boyfriend and I must have visited upwards of 7 stores that we'd researched thoroughly before deciding to purchase from only the best: Bottega Giotti. Yes, they did used to manufacture for Bottega Veneta and still create beautiful woven leather goods for their own store. We were taken care of by the owner, Mario, and his daughter. They were very patient with us while we decided what to purchase and made arrangements to send make everything and send it to our home in the US. In total, we bought leather jackets for both the boyfriend and myself and two purses: a woven smaller bag and a larger buttery bag for more casual use. I've worn my cream colored jacket for so many occasions and get compliments on it all the time. Its waterproof lambskin has held up beautifully and fits like a dream. My boyfriend doesn't wear his jacket as often as I wear mine because he's afraid we'll be too matchy, so maybe if I wore mine less he'd wear his more. Lol. As for the purses, I use the larger casual bag as my everyday bag and it's shockingly light for its size and being all leather. It is a softer leather, so it can get a bit scratched, so just be aware of that if you're hard on your belongings. The smaller woven bag is constructed wonderfully with a detailed interior. I use this bag less often, but as the weather gets warmer, I tend to carry it more. Overall, THIS is the place you should purchase your leather goods in Florence. I don't even think about how much everything cost at the time because I've already gotten my money's worth. The quality and more importantly, the VALUE Bottega Giotti has to offer is without comparison.

    Beautiful Deerskin woven leather. Forest green.
    Jennifer M.

    I have to admit, being a huge fan of Bottega Veneta but not wanting to pay their outrageous prices brought me to Bottega Giotti. This leather shop is by far the best quality and the best prices. The owner and his daughter were incredibly helpful and very sweet people. Not pushy at all like the other leather shops in Florence. I would recommend everybody to purchase from Giotti.

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    Such a nice boutique, with amazing leather jackets and handbags. The staff was warm and welcoming.

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    Review Highlights - Bottega Giotti

    Fourth generation store at a great location right next to the inspiration of Florence, tomb of Botticelli.

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    Medici OF Florence - Leather duffel bag interior

    Medici OF Florence

    5.0(6 reviews)
    0.8 kmPalazzo Pitti

    What a fantastic leather store! We spent five days in Florence, looking around, visiting and…read morecomparing leather shops trying to find a medium-sized duffle bag for me and a small purse for my wife. So many shops with pushy and aggressive salesmen trying to pawn what seemed to be lower-quality leather products, but we avoided most of those. Some of the shops we visited based off previous reviews, and others we just walked into because they seemed worth checking out (and didn't have anyone aggressively trying to usher us in). We went into I Medici mainly because there was nobody outside the shop trying to drag us in--and the shop was located well away from The Leather School (be very wary of most of the shops in the square near The Leather School!) and boy were we in for a pleasant surprise! The salesman we saw the first day (we returned to actually purchase three days later) was very laid back, friendly, and basically just answered our questions and made a few recommendations based on what we described. He provide a pretty detailed explanation of the materials and process they used. I am not a leather expert, by any means, but the quality of leather here seemed on par with even that of The Leather School--but at half the price! The only difference we could see (and feel) was the bags at The Leather School were actually lined in leather, while the I Medici bags are lined in canvas with their emblem stamped all over it. I personally prefer the canvas lining. When we returned on day four, this time there was a friendly woman to meet us, and she immediately went and found a bag and purse that matched the sizes and descriptions of what we wanted. She was very patient and friendly, and explained the VAT tax refund process at the airport (only residents are required to actually pay this tax). We used the duffle bag to pack souvenirs we had already accumulated, and continued to add to that for the last ten days of our trip, and so far it seems very sturdy, but will follow up down the road with a review on durability. I highly recommend this business.

    I've been rocking an I Medici cross body bag on every trip for the last 10 (maybe longer) years and…read morehave always loved the thick, buttery leather and how well it's worn over the years. So I was delighted to see that they have a shop in Florence. As someone else noted, it's a nice small store, not a warehouse or whatever is shown in the business photo. The sales associate was super nice and not pushy at all. The Mister ended up with a gorgeous computer bag, and I snapped up a smaller version of my beloved travel bag as well as a few gifts. They do have more "modern" styles with bright colors and textured leathers but my advice would be to stick to the more classic designs and the muted colors - those are done with natural dyes and will last you a good long while. There's a lot of leather on offer in Florence and a lot of it is crap. The prices here are moderate and the quality is really good as my 10+ year old bag attests.

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    Medici OF Florence - Leather duffel bag

    Leather duffel bag

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    Roberta Firenze - Leather briefcase

    Roberta Firenze

    4.7(7 reviews)
    0.5 kmSanta Maria Novella

    Authentic and beautiful handcrafted leather bags! After going on a long hunt and visiting over 50…read moreleather shops (so much fake leather!), I'm so glad I walked into the mom and pop shop and found the perfect bag! I love my stonewashed dusty rose hand woven leather bag. It honestly looks just like the fancy $3K Bottega Veneta bags. It's a medium parachute bag, that's super light weight and very durable. It's a good size, I can throw in my wallet, phone, a water bottle, and still have plenty of room for other stuff without any bulk! Roberta's brother is so passionate about designing the bags and helpful. He patiently answered my questions and explained to me to the process of stonewashing and distressed leather. He was really humble and not at all pushy, finally a shop owner that I can trust! I was able to haggle a little bit by 10% and paid about $150 or so. It was a steal! All of the bags are high quality with unique styles and vibrant colors. There are only a handful of shops that carry hand-woven leather bags and colors like dusty rose or mustard yellow (I was so close to getting another bag!). While everyone raves about Benheart, they are seriously missing out! You are paying for the brand and nice show room than really the product. Roberta's also offers a much more authentic experience and better styles for a fraction of the cost! Given that there are over hundreds of leather shops in Florence, the fact that Roberta's comes up with 4.5+ stars on Yelp, Google, and TripAdvisor, is a true testament of their brand and high quality products. It's my go to leather shop in Florence!

    Nice collection of leather bags, leather gloves, silk scarves and ties, all reasonably priced. No…read morefeeling of being ripped off and no sales pressures as in other leather shops. Highly recommended.

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    Roberta Firenze - Dusty rose hand woven pink leather bag!!

    Dusty rose hand woven pink leather bag!!

    Roberta Firenze - Hand woven leather bag!

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    Hand woven leather bag!

    Scuola del Cuoio - Craftsman at work

    Scuola del Cuoio

    4.7(65 reviews)
    1.5 kmSanta Croce
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    I was determined to find a leather bag while I was visiting Florence. I did lots of research and…read moremultiple people suggested coming here. I am so glad I did. They are a leather making school which I think makes it even better. They have a showroom full of different items from purses, wallets, belts, and jackets. Everything is carefully crafted and handmade. No two are alike. I was looking for a crescent brown shoulder bag which they did not have at the time. I ended up going with a different brown bag which I love!! I also purchased a belt for my boyfriend. Any product you get there you are able to get initialed. If you pay for your whole order in cash you can also receive a slight discount as well. I personaly know the product is a little bit more but for the uniqness and quality I think it is well worth it and the best souvenir!

    Florence (Firenze) is known for their beautiful leather products. Many visitors want to return home…read morewith a nice keepsake from their visit to Florence. So leather goods are very popular in Florence. The best place to get leather items in Florence is from Scuola del Cuoio. The leather is from Italy and the leather items are made on site by the artisans. The school was started by a family during WWII to help orphans from the war learn a trade. The school is still run by the same family and family members work at the store. The great granddaughter of the founder helped me with my purchase and was wonderful to work with. There are many leather market stalls around town that offer cheaper items but they can't beat the quality of the leather at Scuola del Cuoio. It might cost more at Scuola but you can rest assured that you will have the best quality product. I ordered a custom handbag so I could pick the type of leather, color of leather, color of hardware and also have it embossed inside with my initials. They estimate that custom orders take 5 months but mine arrived in 4 months. I also purchased a wallet and a crossbody bag off the shelf while I was there. They help with all the VAT paperwork so getting the VAT refunded was very easy. When we go back to Florence, this is a place I'll be visiting again!

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    Scuola del Cuoio - It's a trip to the school once you go past the gate - Just follow the signs.

    It's a trip to the school once you go past the gate - Just follow the signs.

    Scuola del Cuoio - Custom small handbag with woven nappa leather with gold hardware.

    Custom small handbag with woven nappa leather with gold hardware.

    Scuola del Cuoio - My top handle purse that arrived after 6 months of wait.

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    My top handle purse that arrived after 6 months of wait.

    Roberta Firenze

    Roberta Firenze

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti

    MUST VISIT. My fiancée and I found this place after walking around Florence. This is a family owned…read morebusiness and we ended up spending a ton of time there talking with them, such nice and friendly people. The style and quality is incredible and it's all designed and crafted here locally in Italy. We bought a few bags at very reasonable prices and also gifts for friends. We will enjoy these bags for years to come and never forget the experience and hope to visit again one day! Don't waste time like we did looking at all the imported and non authentic leather at the market and other shops, as well as the pushy sales people, go to Roberta Firenze.

    My visit to Florence started out a little bumpy but after my visit to Roberta's and meeting Sandro…read moreeverything turned up. I have NEVER had such an exciting and enjoyable shopping experience in my life. When I was there I never felt pressured, received tons of information on quality and even was able to compare good quality leather with premium quality leather (from cream to butter). They feature brand name and house ties that start from 18€. I know what your thinking, and while you can get four ties for 10€ in the market, they are garbage so just shop at Roberta's instead. Don't compare flea market to custom. They have hand stitched ties in this shop that will out-live you! They also sell scarves, wallets and purses that can be custom ordered at no extra cost. You want a neon green wallet with a gray interior because the Seahawks made it to the Super Bowl again? Done! You will not find another quality leather shop like this in Florence, which is why they have three locations! Check the website. I even managed to get a ton of sightseeing advice while shopping! I walked out with a smile and after my great conversation was given 3€ off my tie and my wife a free leather keychain! What an experience! Worth every penny!

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    Roberta Firenze - A large selection of house and brand name ties with personalized shopping

    A large selection of house and brand name ties with personalized shopping

    Roberta Firenze - Ties, scarves, handbags and wallets. Custom options available. Prices are mid to high but for quality.

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    Ties, scarves, handbags and wallets. Custom options available. Prices are mid to high but for quality.

    Bottega Giotti - leather - Updated May 2026

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