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Leather Craftsman

4.7 (57 reviews)
ModerateLeather Goods
Closed 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

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Kim G.

This is the real deal! A true leather craftsman where each piece is carefully and expertly made. You can see it in the styles, the details - these are not mass produced items. Each handbag, wallet, leather belt, carrying case, travel bag are pieces of art. Even the collection of key chains which are mini versions of his handbag designs are exquisite! I bought a few to give as gifts. The owner and craftsman was there the two days I stopped in and i chatted with him briefly as I marvelEd over his well worn tools and workspace In the back. His wife also works at the shop and she is so helpful in showing you pieces based on your preferences. If you want a fine Italian leather bag made from quality leather, created by an expert craftsperson, that is unique in style and will last for years, visit this shop. The name says it all.

My Husband and I met Aldo Filosini & his Wonderful Wife Natalina more than a decade ago when we found the Leather Craftman shop in Rome while visiting the Trevi Fountain. We could not believe the craftsmanship, quality and beautiful designs. We purchased several handbags, wallets, belts, a backpack and several key chains. When we returned to the U.S. everyone wanted to know where we shopped because they had visited Rome several times and never found the same quality products. Rome is full of mass produced low quality knockoffs. We have returned every year and have still never found another leather goods store that matches the quality of Aldo Filosini's hand made creations. Aldo Filosini has been hand crafting beautiful leather goods for more than 50 years and the quality of his work is unmatched anywhere in Europe. Over the years we have made dozens of purchases and now have friends and relatives asking us to send photos of Aldo's creations or asking us to Skype them from Aldo's shop so that we can purchase his beautiful handbags, wallets, backpacks, travel bags, and even brief cases for them. Once we had to purchase another piece of luggage to hold all of our purchases for the trip home. On our trip to Rome this week we noticed another shop that is using the same name "Leather Craftsman" that opened right across the street and found that some low-life has stolen Aldo's good name and is trying to profit off his reputation. When we entered the copycat shop he tried to convince us that he was the only "Leather Craftsman" and did not know Aldo Filosini (he was obviously lying). We eventually crossed the alley into Aldo's shop and purchased more than a thousand euros worth of his unique hand tanned, hand made creations. Don't be fooled by copycats, knockoffs and cheap imitators. You can miss seeing the Pantheon, miss seeing the Mouth of Truth or any one of a dozen Tourist sites in Rome, but Do Not miss visiting the real Leather Craftsman when in Rome.

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Kristen G.

We stopped in here on two different days because I really wanted some amazing authentic Italian leather. I bought my boyfriend a wallet the first visit and the second visit, he bought me a handbag. I love the smell of leather when you walk in. Prices seem pretty fair. The owner was in both days. He is amazing! He doesn't speak much English but he does great work. He initialed our wallet and bag for us. Totally awesome experience.

Nicole C.

Aldo's shop is AMAZING. If you are looking for leather in Italy it is a must! My mom and I stumbled upon his shop about two years ago and she bought a stunning brown crossbody, and after seeing her use it every day and how beautifully the leather was wearing, I knew I had to come back when I booked another trip. I am so glad I did. I found the absolute perfect black leather bag at a very reasonable price - less than you'd pay for a mass produced leather tote even from Cuyana or Everlane (much less Tory Burch or Kate Spade!) All in all, my trip to Aldo's shop will be a memory for the rest of my life. Don't miss it.

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Great shop with great prices! Highly recommend, the man working with the leather monogrammed for free!

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Pellaria - My new bag

Pellaria

5.0(4 reviews)
1.2 kmCentro Storico

Located in the Jewish Ghetto, a now thriving area in Rome, this leather store stood out from the…read moreplethora of leather being offered on the streets and in souvenir type shops. The store is lovely with the purses, handbags, shoes and jackets stylishly displayed. After having walked so many areas throughout my time in Rome and checking out many shops, Pellaria was one of my top favorites. Since I live in Portland, OR, and I'm a Portland Trailblazer fan, I wanted a crossbody bag to wear when I go to games. The one they had was the exact deep, rich, red color and size I was seeking. The bag fits my cell phone, wallet and keys - just the essentials. The leather was a much nicer quality than the other shops although they all claim they come from the same source, and the price was the same as I saw elsewhere, $50. Sold! Will be wearing it all season as I go to a lot of Blazer games!

I too walked around and felt dizzy by all the leather selections that Rome had to offer. Honestly…read morefell like this quality and color way combined with the price is a wonderful brand. My husband bought a buttery soft leather jacket in a unique denim blue color that is so classic. Not the typical black or brown leather jacket. Ad for me I couldn't decide on so many beautiful bags I ended up buying 4 different ones. If I decide to give some away as gifts it will be ok because they are not super expensive but will make beautiful gifts for that special someone

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4.8(4 reviews)
0.4 kmCentro Storico

This was one of the few times when my Lonely Planet did not not let me down…read more Located in Rome's lively Trastavere neighborhood, you simply cannot go wrong here with the leather goods they have on offer here. Bags, shoes, and belts. Since I had my shoes-shopping done, I came in here and got two belts made to order done on the spot here. You choose what buckle you want (they have many models you can choose from) and the you choose what leather belt you want in terms of width and color. I had two belts made within an hour and the guy who runs this place, Yohan was super-friendly and nice. When we started chatting, it turns out he is from Montreal and coincidences of coincidences, from the Eastern Townships like me. He grew up in Bromont and I grew up in Granby so right away I liked him. What a small world! By the time I left, there were other customers coming in and checking out their shoes and jackets. Mind you, this place is NOT cheap but the quality is fantatstic and the styles are very unique.

High quality leather goods. If you are looking for men/women leather jackets, belts, shoes, bags…read moreetc, they have it. I bought my belt here and they can customize it while you watch the maker to adjust waist and sew the buckles etc. fascinating experience for sure. Price might seem high but you are paying for the high quality leather item that will last forever.

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Trevis - Beautiful bags in ever color

Trevis

4.0(2 reviews)
0.7 kmCentro Storico

So many styles of leather handbags each in a vast assortment of colors. This store is like a candy…read morestore for handbag lovers! The bright rainbow colors of the bags really make a statement and draw you in from the alley. Everything is displayed beautifully the handbags neatly arranged on the shelves, on the tables and hanging in the doorway. Most are under $75 and many in the $20-50 range. These are factory made, not high end bags, but that's ok. Sometimes you just want a specific style or pop of color and your not looking for top quality. While most vendors and stores source from the same Firenze handbag manufacturers which means you can find the same styles in many stores, the handbags at Trevis are well maintained because of how they are displayed. In other stores they are piled on top of each other or with the venders on the street, the bags are in the elements. Here, all the bags are new, no scratch's, in perfect condition. I bought two handbags. A red saddlebag crossbody, perfect when I go to the Portland Trail Blazer basketball games as I always wear the team colors. And a small deep orange satchel that has a handle, matte black hardware giving it a modern edge. It will add a pop of color when I'm dressed and going out at night. The satchel came in so many colors and I almost bought a blue gray one also but was concerned about getting them all home since I had bought quite a lot in my 17 day vacation in Italy. So I left the blue gray satchel behind and have not stopped thinking about it! I'm so mad at myself because I know better! If you see something you love when you are traveling, get it because you can't go back once you leave! I'm going to call the shop and see if they ship. I took a picture of the bag and I'm hoping they can make it happen. Trevis is located right around the corner from the Trevi Fountain and unlike the other reviewer, I found their prices to be the same or better than the other shops and stands on the street and the quality far superior.

This store was located across the street from Anthea (a must read review has already been written)…read more We stopped in here because of the wide array of purses that were in the store. They had a wide range of styles and sizes in a plethora of colors. Some of the leather was softer lamb skin and others were more durable cowhide leather. We ended up not purchasing anything from this store simply because my daughter decided she didn't need another purse (we were texting her pictures back in the States). As we walked around Rome for the next few days, I did notice several stores that sold the exact (or very similar) brand of purses for less money. Bottom line - Cute purses if you are in the market. A very side range of styles and colors. There may be several other stores in the area that have the same purse for less money. I would suggest you keep looking or negotiate a better price before purchasing one here.

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