Discover the art of leather craftsmanship!
Watch as Italian craftsmen and women work Italian Leather:
Tuscany and in particular Florence are renowned all over the world for the tradition of craftsmanship in the field of leather and leather processing. Planning your trip to Florence, Italy? Why not come and witness the timeless working traditions of skilled leather artisans in Florence while they work at producing our designer handbags!
The visit is certainly an extra experience that will enrich your stay in Florence, an unmissable opportunity to learn more about leather goods and to allow you, if you have an extra-European passport, to make high quality purchases at prices DUTY FREE (available for non-EU customers).
After the tour, we invite you to explore and a walk through our spacious showroom which is located next to the factory, providing your with the opportunity to see and touch the fine Pierotucci products. With over 800 m² our store proudly shows customers the Leather Goods produced directly in our laboratory, such as all kind of bags, jackets, wallets, belts and practical and fashionable Leather accessories.
An unmissable opportunity for those who love Leather Goods and for those who want to know more about this wonderful antique luxury art.
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What to expect from visiting our leather workshop:
Through our guided and informative technical tour, you will have the opportunity to observe our skilled leather artisans at work. With over 35 years of leather experience and employing the highest emphasis on the importance of the quality of Pierotucci products our leather workshop is the ideal place to learn about the techniques and traditions which have been passed down from father to son, from master craftsman to apprentice.
Our time tested staff is on hand to show you their secrets and to answer any questions you may have in reference to our handcrafted items.
The tour will consist of the following:
- Explanation of the Type of Leathers.
- Cutting and Splitting of skins: it will be shown how our artisans select each skin by hand, highlighting the characteristics they are looking for before preparing to cut the various pieces that will be used to make the model.
- Assembling and Stitching of the pattern pieces: you can see how the models are then passed on to our expert assembler staff so that each element can be assembled and sewn by hand, ensuring quality at every step.
- Finishing touches: the tour will reveal how each piece is prepared and finished, including ink, fleshing, embossing and monogram.
Who is the tour for?
The Pierotucci laboratory will show you the techniques inherited from the most ancient Tuscan tradition. The guided tours are open to:
- Families
- Students
- Groups (from 1 to 8 persons)
- Groups (8 persons or more)
And anyone who is curious and interested in knowing something more about leather processing. Our staff will show you both the history of Piero Tucci and the working techniques that our artisans have learned over time and that are still used today to create our leather goods.
In which languages is the tour available?
We offer our guided leather factory tour in over 9 different language including: Italian, English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, French and Russian
Our Location:
Pierotucci srl
via Lungo L'Ema 17
Bagno a Ripoli, Florence Italy 50012
On Map:
Pierotucci is located just a short l5 minute drive from the historical center of Florence.
We are located at the exit Firenze SUD on the main Italian highway and right along the via Chiantigiana for those who are heading towards Chianti and Siena.
If you need directions on how to find us you can call our offices Phone +39 055 641143 and one of our staff will be able to give you more information on how to reach Pierotucci by car or bus.
If you are traveling with an organized tour group, we are fully equipped to accommodate large groups, cruises or bus tours contact us for more. Ask about adding us to your itinerary.
How to reserve your visit to the Pierotucci leather workshop?
You can book your visit by filling out the form or you can call our offices at +39 055 641143 or you can send an email to tour@pierotucci.com specifying:
- Date and time of arrival.
- Number of persons in your group
- Contact phone number and /or email
- Preferred language for tour
Our tour is available 7 days a week - 365 days a year however, our artisans do not work on Saturday, Sunday and Italian National holidays.