Our artisans have always been at the heart of il bisonte's manufacturing philosophy; they are the authentic heirs of a centuries-old tradition that we are committed to protecting and celebrating every day.
Our 30-Km supply chain
Il Bisonte's manufacturing universe is centered in the small town of Pontassieve, a short distance from Florence.
All workshops dedicated to tanning, cutting, splitting, skiving and hand-stitching are located within a radius of 30 km.
All raw materials used to make our bags and accessories also come from Tuscany's best manufacturing districts where only the highest quality leathers and fabrics are selected.
We are proud to contribute to safeguarding our artisans' talent and passion, and to continue to train new generations of masters specializing in well-made, beautiful products, who sustainably produce excellence.
It is certainly thanks to them that our bags and accessories promote this unique area world-wide; it is a symbol not only of top-notch craftsmanship, but also provides our customers with the best guarantee of quality.
The places in our supply chain
FLORENCE
For over 50 years, Il Bisonte's showroom and flagship store have been located in Palazzo Corsini, the most prestigious Baroque building in the historic center of Florence.
PONTASSIEVE
The executive offices, creative center, pattern-making studio, restoration workshop, warehouses and the brand's extraordinary historical archive are all located here.
RUFINA
Il Bisonte bags are produced in this enchanting landscape where the Etruscans started cultivating grapevines in 9th century BC.
PRATO
Cotton and linen fabrics are spun and dyed in factories in Prato, home to the biggest European textile district since the Middle Ages.
STIA
Woolen cloth made using traditional, nineteenth-century methods comes exclusively from Casentino situated between Florence and Arezzo in the so-called "valley of fabrics".
PELAGO
Metal accessories are produced in this small hilltop village by artisans who have inherited the ancient tradition of wrought iron smithing.
BORGO SAN LORENZO
Wallets are made in this ancient town, birthplace of the Medici family and an area that has been renowned for leather manufacturing since the Renaissance.
VICCHIO
In the homeland of Giotto and Beato Angelico situated in the heart of a valley known as the "garden of Italy", Il Bisonte produces leather bags and accessories.
SANTA CROCE
The leathers used by Il Bisonte are selected one by one from the tanneries in Santa Croce sull'Arno, world capital of quality leather since 1700.
