How to know if the leather bag you bought is truly handmade? Look for the flaw!

Paradoxical, right? In a world obsessed with perfection, we are suggesting you look for flaws.

But there is a profound truth in this apparent contradiction, especially when we talk about high-quality artisan leather goods.

The Paradox of Imperfect Perfection

When you enter our showroom at Corso di Porta Romana 128 in Milan, the first thing you will notice is that none of our bags are identical to another. And that is not a coincidence. Each piece tells a unique story, just as unique is the natural leather from which it is born.

The "flaws" that tell the authenticity

The non-uniform texture

High-quality genuine leather naturally has variations in its texture. These small irregularities are the hallmark of a living material, not a standardized industrial product. It is like fine wood: each grain tells a story.

Shades of color

If your bag has slight variations in color tone, rejoice! This is a sign that you are holding genuine, artisanally dyed leather. Industrial dyeing, on the other hand, produces a perfectly uniform color - too good to be true.

The handcrafted seams

Look closely at the seams. In a handmade product, you will notice that:

• The stitches are slightly irregular in spacing
• The thread tension varies minimally
• The lines perfectly follow the natural curves of the skin
  

The uniqueness of the finishes

Each master craftsman has his own unique style in finishing the edges, in placing the accessories, in creating the decorative stitching. These are details that make each piece unique.

How to distinguish "beautiful flaws" from real flaws

But be careful: not all defects are "good defects". Here's how to distinguish them:

Flaws that tell of craftsmanship:

• Slight variations in the skin texture
• Small differences in color tone
• Minimal irregularities in hand-sewn stitching
• Uniqueness in the finishes
  

Flaws to avoid:

• Crooked or irregular seams
• Obvious stains or scratches
• Poorly finished edges
• Poorly fixed metal accessories
  

The importance of time

A true artisanal product takes time. In our laboratory in the Marche region, each bag goes through numerous stages of production, each of which leaves its unique mark. It is not a process that can be accelerated: quality needs its time.

Imperfection as an author's signature

When you buy a handcrafted bag, you are not just buying an accessory: you are acquiring a unique piece, with its own personality and character. Those small "imperfections" are the artisan's signature, the tangible sign of a job done with passion and skill.

The next time you look at a leather bag, remember: true perfection lies not in industrial uniformity, but in those small details that tell a story of expert hands and artisan tradition.

Do you want to discover for yourself the difference between a handcrafted product and an industrial one? Come and visit us in our showroom in Corso di Porta Romana 128 in Milan or visit our online store.