Love this beautiful leather shop- has quality products. I have a purse from here that I've had for…read more8 years now and it's still in great condition. There are a variety of products from clothes to accessories to household items and the staff really help you pick the best item for you. It is a pricier item but I promise it's quality and it's a great thing to take back from Florence!

My best friend and I happened to find this little gem of a store by accident. The owner of the…read morestore was incredibly helpful, she was very knowledgeable & not pushy to make a sell. She took the time to explain the items she carried, how to care for the item & the pricing variation; they even have someone in the back of the store making the items they sell. It was awesome! She sells everything! Belts, bags, duffels, purses, wallets, backpacks, and much much more. When I come back to Florence, I will definitely be making a stop in here again! The experience here was phenomenal. Also, she accepted credit cards.

My husband loves his "man" bag from Pratesi. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the pebbled…read moreleather is high quality and very durable. The small crossbody bags packs a punch and can fit sunglasses, wallet, passports, battery chargers, coin pouch, and more. The hombre dark brown and badges gives the bag a nice wilderness masculine flair. The leather coin pouches are really cute and also highly recommend getting. The seller was really friendly and not pushy, he patiently answered our questions and gave us a 10-15% discount. We paid about 500 Euros for the bag and coin pouch, it was well worth it considering the craftsmanship and uniqueness of the bag. I didn't see a stylish "man" bag like this in any other store. There are a few other Pratesi store locations in Florence that carry similar bags, but not even this one! Given that there are hundreds of leather shops in Florence, and Pratesi not only shows up, but has a 5 star rating from Google and Yelp, is a true testament of their brand and craftsmanship. Highly recommend checking out and getting a leather bag!

I haven't been to the store in Florence but can attest to the quality of their work. I have one of…read moretheir Traveler duffel bags and it is just...perfect. 5 stars only because I couldn't give them 6.

we must have been in nearly every leather store in Florence looking for bags for our daughters and…read morethe quality and selection in I Medici was by far the best

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 purchased the most wonderful woven leather bag which reminds me of the beautiful leather Bottega…read moreVanetta used to use back in the 80s and 90s. The gentleman and his daughter were so patient with me and helping me pick the perfect color and design I debated between two bags and now I regret not buying both. Now I'm home in California and I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to get that other bag.

Owners are so friendly, beautiful leather products. Would highly recommend this shop.read more

Came here to check out the leather products and their products are cool, vibrant, and comfortable…read more I tried a leather jacket, i believe it was made with lamb, and it was smooth, comfortable, and lightweight. The design and colour were on spot. The customer support was exceptional and helpful. They brought me many sizes, colors and provided lots of good suggestions and feedback. I was very happy with the experience overall. Definitely come back here in the future : )

We were on the hunt for a leather belt and this place came up as an option. The best part about it…read moreis undoubtedly the vibe-it's just a really cool place. Vibrant colors, hip crowd, super friendly workers. Ben's story and the name of the store is super interesting and obviously inspired. We ended up getting a belt made which turned out nicely (picked out our own clasp, also) and was done pretty timely. There were a lot of other very appealing items (shoes, jackets), as well. Definitely happy we chose to stop here.

My husband and I had fun picking out new leather wallets from this leather school. There's also a…read moreleather jacket room and multiple rooms of purses, wallets, and other accessories to choose from. A bit pricey, but I think it's a great souvenir to take home, especially when it's something you can use daily. Monogramming is included in the price, and it only took about 5 minutes and we only had to wait behind one other couple who had belts fitted. It was cool watching the artisan cut the leather belt and punch holes in it for them. The school also has some cool history so be sure to read the wall displays when visiting!

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!

Came here to shop for a wallet and left with 2! Ricardo was our sales guy and he was such a great…read morevibe. Very friendly and very welcoming. They had a wide variety of leather goods for a great price. Totally recommend this spot for leather goods!!

This store has beautiful things. They're great attenti e sales people. However, it's greatly…read moreovepriced and the quality is questionable. After using my $600 bag for a few months it's fraying inside. The leather looks great but the finish and details are not on par with even the most commercial US brands like Coach. For example my bag came in a cheap dust cover, the lining is a cotton burlap that will easily stain. A comparably priced bag like Voach's Empire would certainly give this one a run for its money. This is a good leather product that doesn't live up to its luxury branding and pricing. I wouldn't buy again at this price point. But it has my initials! And it reminds me of beautiful Firenze. I guess it lives up to what it is: a store for turists!

Florence is THE place where you want to get your leather purse. I visited two other shops and made…read moremy purchase here based on quality and price. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I suggest following their IG page, you'd be able to get an idea on prices and styles. They don't have all bags in stock as these are basically handmade to order. So if you're set on a certain style I suggest you reach out first.

I recently purchased the Sara bag from Pelleteria Artigiana Viviani and wanted to share a detailed…read morereview based on my experience from ordering through receiving the product. Before placing my order, I contacted the company with questions about possible customization. They were very responsive and helpful, though the specific changes I wanted were not possible. They did offer alternative options and were easy to communicate with. After placing my order, I also inquired about adding a key leash, but by that point the internal construction of the bag had already been finalized, so it could not be added. This was entirely my oversight for not requesting it sooner. Throughout all communication, responses were consistently fast--always within 24 hours--and polite. I placed my order on April 22, 2026. The website stated a 40-day production timeline. As that timeframe approached, I reached out for an updated estimate and was initially given a delivery date of June 1. When no shipping update had been received by June 3, I followed up again and was informed there would be a delay, with an updated estimated delivery window of June 16-June 20. The bag ultimately shipped on June 16, I received tracking on June 17, and it arrived on June 18. While communication remained polite and responsive, the timeline did shift multiple times and ended up being longer than originally stated. Since then, the company has updated its website to reflect longer lead times due to increased demand and the small size of their workshop. Shipping was €50 at the time of purchase (now listed as €60), and there were no additional customs fees. The bag arrived very well packaged in a sturdy box, with a dust bag included and the bag itself properly stuffed and wrapped, which made the presentation feel thoughtful and premium. As for the bag itself, the quality is excellent. The leather has a rich natural smell, feels soft yet structured, and the craftsmanship is very well executed. One detail I especially appreciate is that the body of the bag has no edge glazing, with glazing only on the detachable strap. Despite being the smallest size in this style, it holds more than expected due to its wide opening and fits my daily essentials comfortably. The only functional drawback is the interior phone pocket, which is quite stiff and does not comfortably fit my iPhone 13, though it works for flatter items. In terms of design, I have only minor personal preferences, such as the angle of the top handle hardware when using the crossbody strap, but nothing that affects overall usability. Overall, while the production timeline was longer than initially stated, the quality of the bag itself is excellent and exceeds what I expected at this price point. I would still consider purchasing from them again in the future, particularly the larger sizes of this style, but would go in with more realistic expectations regarding lead times.