Just a perfect store for paper junkies. Very helpful…read moreservice. Wonderful selection of products. This is a Firenze gem.

If you have a fetish for paper and stationary, as do I, then you should not go in here unless you…read moreare prepared to buy thoughtful gifts for yourself and others. Nice collection of all sorts of unique items like travel journals and nib pens with colorful inks. They custom make their notebook and diary covers in a process called marbling. You can see it in the photos.

Where do I start. I'm an American...WAIT PLEASE KEPT READING. As I stated I'm an American and I…read morehave never walked into any place in America with different brands at such a low price. If your shopping designer, then you should I already know your going to still have to spend a little bit of money in order to get the things that you like. I was in Florence and had to come to this little gem. It's a little hole and the wall, and let me just say, you can't go wrong with a hole in the wall shop...Am I right or Am I right. Anyways, once I walked in there were people looking around, I was greeted by a shop employee and was shown around. She and I had a conversation regarding America, how I liked being in Florence. She helped me with figuring out to get my Tax Refund for the items that were brought. Ok now time to get into the review. The first is most bigger designer brands, a LOT of FENDI AND CHANNEL purses, wallets and glasses. They did have little things like scarfs and I believe socks but these were more of local Italian designers. The place definitely packs a lot of stuff into it. I snakes around and the back area is more spacious and has more clothes, men and women... Did I see clothes for children....Honestly I wasn't looking. But varies clothes, shoes, wallets, glasses and purses from men and women. I walked out a much happier customer.

Great vintage clothing store with lots of treasures. Truly you can find some gems there. Also I…read morefelt like the prices were fair. Truly some special and collectible pieces to be found.

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.

Fabic at Casa dei Tessuti ranges from expensive, to VERY expensive I think I must have been walking…read morearound with my mouth hanging open the whole time. I actually didn't buy anything because fabric in Europe is very expensive, but at this particular store is beyond that. I was able to look around and touch some of these amazing fabrics that I don't feel worthy to work with LOL. I guess the owners or shop attendants know who is there to look and who is there to shop because no one ever came to asked me if I needed any help. I was told not to take pictures when I pulled out of my phone. Or maybe they just expect people to walk up to them and tell them what they want. I am not sure but in every other fabric stores I went to in Europe, I was always asked if I needed help. Anyways this is an amazing place, if you are looking for very fine fabrics, this is it, look no further!

Fulfilling a lifetime dream, I just spent the most wonderful afternoon designing a new fall…read morewardrobe at this Mecca of fabric stores. From Tuscan Cascentino to silk organza, shantung, and taffeta, wool and knits in scrumptious colors, this place is a dream. Wonderful selection, great staff, fantastic advice and eye candy everywhere for the true fabric enthusiast. One of the best fabric stores in the world. When in Florence, DO NOT MISS IT!

Came to Florence end of November to beginning of December of 2026 for tourism, sightseing and…read moreexploring. Florence is famously known for authentic italian leather and being in the right time and in the right place, we couldn't waste this amazing opportunity. Social media says il Bisonte is one of the best that you can find in Florence, uses authentic leather materials, high end materials, and exceptional artisanship. So we went into the store and browsed to see what we could find. There were lots of amazing items made by leather: wallets, card holders, coin holders, passport holders, bags, etc. The customer service was exceptional they were on top of us describing the process, the workmanship, the different color, designs, pricing, etc. I wanted a tri-fold wallet but they didn't have that in their design and they may consider putting it out next year. Can't wait for that to happen. In the meantime, we saw passport covers to be amazing so we purchased two: black and brown. They soft and hearing from social media review should be very durable. Can't wait until their color wear down to become better looking. I am so amazed for the purchase and happy that we were in the right spot and right time for this purchase. I'd say it was one of the best purchases i've made that came with amazing customer service, on top of the product being a high end product. Super satisfied with the process : )

Best leather shop in Florence. The tanning is spectacular and the finish feel is out of this world…read more I must see if you want leather goods.

My entire "Italy Wardrobe" has come from this incredible boutique. The sales women are friendly,…read morehelpful and knowledgeable. If you ask them if something looks good on you, they tell the truth not "fib" just to make a sale. They do everything they can to please the customer. The prices are incredibly low for the quality of the garments. One great feature is mix and match...sometimes 4 items can give you several different looks. They even have a few items for that special fellow in your life! They also have shoes and hats and accessories. Tell them Princess Sharmagne sent you! You shan't be disappointed!

Found some lovely clothes moderately priced. Sales lady was very pleasant & helpful! One of my…read morescarves wasn't Italian but made in PRC! Disappointed in that. The two tops I bought were Italian made.

The store is quite small, the prices are quite cheap in comparison to other vintage stores in…read moreFirenze. There are a lot of great Levi's jeans, shorts and jackets! The vendor is also very nice and helpful! Great little second hand store

Great place with cool prices ! My bg got a very cool leather jacket for 25€, and I had a crazy Nina…read moreSimone painted on denim jacket by the owner for 35$. My best in Florence.

Beautiful stationery shop next to the Duomo. Very expensive, but you'll find the perfect gifts to…read morebring home from your trip. Spent a fortune and bought a wallet, several journals, stationery, and a gorgeous deck of cards. Unique and exquisite gifts. Climb the stairs to the 2nd floor to discover more cards and stationery, but beware. The narrowing staircase was like something out of my nightmares!

One of the things I LOVED about Firenze were the tiny specialty shops that lined up the streets…read morearound the Duomo. As someone who loves crafts (to buy, not make), I was automatically drawn to II Papiro partially because of its welcoming and warm lit environs, but mostly because of its incredible stationary, papers, cards, and related accessories you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the world. As the digital age begins to permanently change how we read and communicate and express ourselves, it's important to remember that at one point in history, paper making was as much of an art as anything that was written or drawn on it. You will find papers of all colors, patterns, and more importantly, textures at II Papiro - each item is the type of product you know much work went into. I bought a few cards here...the designs are extraordinary colored silhouettes of Firenze landmarks and had detailed cuts in its design. I also bought a wax seal (although I remember being tempted by the nice calligraphy pens). Although I've only used it a few times, I still get a kick of STAMPING melted wax with my seal (my fancy looking initials). If you're ever at Firenze, this place is definitely worth stopping by if only for even a little bit...you might find something you will value taking home with you that beats a lot of items you could find at your regular tourist traps.