Heritage Craftsmanship

We are honored to work with leather artisans whose techniques have been refined across generations. Each production process reflects a deep respect for tradition, an obsession with detail, and a standard of quality that simply cannot be rushed or replicated at scale.

Hand Stitching Our Italian partners use a traditional saddle-stitch technique passed down through four generations of the same family. Each stitch is set by hand using waxed linen thread, creating a seam that grows stronger with age.

Vegetable Tanning Our leathers are sourced from tanneries that use traditional vegetable-tanning methods, a slow, natural process that produces hides of exceptional depth, character, and durability. No harsh chemicals, no shortcuts.

Structured Forming The architecture of each bag is shaped by hand on wooden forms, a technique that ensures every silhouette holds its structure beautifully over years of daily use.

Meaningful Relationships

We have visited every one of our production partners in person. Over time, these visits became something more  shared meals, family introductions, and a genuine understanding of one another’s values. The people behind our bags are part of the Montesere story.

Marco — Florence, Italy Marco is the third-generation owner of our primary leather atelier in Tuscany. His grandfather founded the workshop in 1961, and today Marco leads a team of twelve craftspeople who produce every structured bag in our collection.

Alejandro — Córdoba, Spain Alejandro runs a family-owned workshop that has specialized in fine leather goods for over forty years. His team of master craftspeople produces our crossbody and shoulder bag styles with a level of precision that is simply unmatched.

Sofia — Porto, Portugal Sofia founded her workshop fifteen years ago with a focus on sustainable leather production. Today she leads a predominantly female team of artisans who produce our tote and everyday carry styles using certified low-impact tanning methods.

Sustainable Production

We are proud to work with partners who treat sustainability not as a marketing position, but as a core operating principle. From water recycling systems to zero-waste cutting programs, each of our suppliers is continuously finding ways to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining the quality our customers expect.

Small-Batch Production We deliberately produce in small batches with our Italian and Portuguese partners, ensuring we never overproduce. Every bag that leaves the workshop has already found its home.

Zero-Waste Cutting Our partners operate zero-waste cutting programs in which leather offcuts are collected, sorted, and repurposed into smaller accessories — nothing goes to landfill. We track and report on material utilization rates each season.

Certified Standards All of our production partners hold Leather Working Group (LWG) certification, ensuring responsible water use, chemical management, and traceability throughout the supply chain.