Discover How Woven Leather Bags are Made

Many of you bag lovers are probably fairly familiar with Bottega Veneta, a leading premier designer label that produces soft woven leather bags. Woven leather bags are the most complicated craftsmanship skills which used in many countries, the art of weaving soft leather strips into magnificent bags is relatively the same. Nothing is more important than a clean line and good structure. Here are the steps of how to produce woven leather bags:

1 - Select material and cut the components of the bag.
2 - Then the parts are assembled and the bag is created along with lining, zippers, and hardware.
3 – The bags are washed in tanning drums along with leather dyes. The washing takes 4-8 hours depending upon the colour.
4  – The washed bags are then tumbled in a dryer for 3-4 hours.
5 – The dried bags are then checked to see if there are any repairs needed after the washing and drying process.
6 – After the Quality Check and any needed repairs, the colour of the bag is matched as much as possible with a spray.
7 – After colour matching as closely as possible to the control sample, waxes are then hand-rubbed on each bag with a foam sponge.
8 – When the waxes have penetrated, it enhances the touch and feel of the bag, as it works as a conditioner. 
9 – For softness, all of the bags are put into a dry milling drum for 3-6 hours, according to the size of the bag. 
10 – After milling, the bags are checked again for any needed repairs or defects.

For woven bag lovers the prices on BV bags fall into the typical designer bag real and many times we want to get the look without the price. Our Lapella range is also made in Italy with woven soft leather style, it has combined affordable prices and high quality leather, skilled craftmanship and clean lines together. Here are some Bottega Veneta look-a-likes that are cost-friendly .

Navy Woven Leather Large Tote Grab Bag

This beautiful woven tote bag handcrafted in soft leather. It is a luxury tote that has a classic handwoven weave pattern body with plain leather back.  The 2 top handles are plain leather with silver buckle detailing, it opens via a top zip closure and is plain lined with a central dividing compartment, side zip pocket and open pouches plus a detachable shoulder strap.

Dimensions: W38 X H25 D14 CM

Dust bag included.

Large Woven Leather Shoulder Bag Tan Over 10% Off

This shoulder bag made of genuine leather with narrow weave pattern in front and plain leather at back. The top two adjustable handles are plain leather with buckle detial and can worn over the shoulder. It has zip closure and plain lined with central dividing compartment and side zip pocket. This soft unstructured handbag perfect for anytime.  

Dimension: W37 x H25 x D12 cm  

Dust bag included.

Black Woven leather Crossbody Bag, Classic Black Woven Handbag/Purse 10% Off

This lovely woven crossbody bag created using intricately woven navy blue leather for a relaxed feel. It is  neat on the outside but spacious enough on the inside to accommodate all of your daily paraphernalia, with a useful additional popper pocket on the reverse for those items that you like to keep to hand. It comes with a hand strap to be used as purse, meaning this bag can be carried over the shoulder, across the body also unclip the strap and its a relaxed clutch.  

Dimensions: 28 x 20 x 3 cm  

Dust bag include.