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Women's bucket bag in leather color red

Name: Women's bucket bag in leather color red
Brand: Il Bisonte
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Women's bucket bag in vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, with handle and an adjustable and removable shoulder strap. Made in Italy by master artisans in Il Bisonte’s 30 km supply chain.Adjustable, remo

Women's bucket bag in vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, with handle and an adjustable and removable shoulder strap. Made in Italy by master artisans in Il Bisonte’s 30 km supply chain.Adjustable, removable handle with gold-finish brass buckle. Shoulder strap is adjustable with buckle and removable with snap hooks. Cowh

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What to Consider

Materials & Construction

·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

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

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.

Oras Index81/100

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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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THE SAK BRAND GROUP

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·⚠ 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.

·Vegetable-tanned — Keep dry initially while the leather breaks in. Condition with natural oils. Develops a unique patina with sun and use.

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

·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.
·Vegetable-tanned — More expensive than chrome-tanned leather but ages dramatically better. The break-in period is worth it.
·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 $600 (midpoint of $400+ for Furniture). At ~30 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 1.7 years — and falls to roughly 33¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.