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Manuela

Name: Manuela
Brand: Il Bisonte
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Women's clutch bag in vegetable tanned cowhide leather with retro clasp. Made in Italy by master craftsmen in Il Bisonte's 30 km supply chain. The interior, lined in cotton canvas, contains a small op

Women's clutch bag in vegetable tanned cowhide leather with retro clasp. Made in Italy by master craftsmen in Il Bisonte's 30 km supply chain. The interior, lined in cotton canvas, contains a small open pocket.

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What to Consider

Materials & Construction

·Cotton — Breathable and comfortable. Standard cotton softens with wear but may shrink. Look for ringspun or combed cotton for smoother, more durable fabric.
·Leather — Quality leather develops character and a patina with age — it gets better, not worse. Can last decades with basic maintenance.
·Vegetable-tanned — Tanned using natural bark and plant extracts rather than chromium chemicals. Stiff at first but molds to your body over time. Ages beautifully with a patina unique to you.
·Made by Il Bisonte in Italy.

Longevity & Care

Brand at a Glance

Il Bisonte · Italy · Est. 1970

Founded by Wanny Di Filippo in Florence, Il Bisonte has been crafting leather goods using traditional vegetable tanning for over 50 years.

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Il Bisonte could strengthen its impact by formalizing supply chain transparency (full factory listings and farm tracing) and pursuing third-party sustainability certifications like GOTS or B Corp—though its 70+ year heritage and demonstrabl…

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·Cotton — Machine washable. Gets softer with every wash. Tumble dry low to minimize shrinkage.

·Leather — Condition every 3-6 months to prevent drying and cracking. Avoid prolonged water exposure. Store in a breathable bag, never plastic.

·⚠ Avoid "bonded leather" or "genuine leather" — these are the lowest grades. Bonded leather is essentially glued scraps that peel and flake within 1-2 years. Look for "full-grain" or "top-grain" for real longevity.

Sustainability

·Vegetable-tanned — Uses natural tannins instead of chromium chemicals, making it significantly more environmentally responsible. Chrome tanning produces toxic waste; vegetable tanning does not.

Cost Per Use

·Cotton — Cotton is affordable but has a shorter lifespan than wool or linen. Organic and ringspun cotton cost slightly more but hold up noticeably longer.
·Leather — A well-made leather bag or boot can last 10-20 years, making the cost per year very low compared to replacing synthetic alternatives every 1-2 years.
·Il Bisonte is known for products that hold up over years of use — which typically means a lower cost per use than cheaper alternatives that need replacing.
·Priced around $275 (midpoint of $150–$400 for Furniture). At ~30 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 9 months — and falls to roughly 15¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.