I think it is great to see beautiful things made by hand. There is a shop in Via della Fratta in Lucca where a father and son team make great items from leather. They do handbags, wallets, belts, books and photograph albums.
I met them recently and they happily posed for me.
The day I was in their shop they were doing a roaring trade, which is good to see. Have a look at some of their lovely wares.
They assured me that everything was made by hand. They have help, I think a few other family members are involved. If you are in Lucca, drop in and say hello.
Officina della Pelle…Via delle Fratta 29
There is another shop in Via Filungo at number 196.