Florence, Italy
LOCATION
1962
ESTABLISHED
23
EMPLOYEES
Hand-braided belts
WHAT IS MADE HERE
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PRODUCTS OF US MADE HERE
About the Manufactory
The history of this renowned manufactory dates back to very humble beginnings. Many years ago, the founder, Angelo, learned his trade in the leather industry in a small shoemaker's workshop. When he founded the manufactory in 1962, he initially focused on making shoes. Over the years, and especially with the entry of his son Andrea into the family business in 1990, the focus increasingly shifted to the production of hand-woven leather goods. With decades of experience, the manufactory has now established itself as one of the absolute market leaders in the field of hand-woven leather accessories.
How we found the manufactory
The ancient handicraft of hand-braiding belts is a nearly lost art. There are only very few traditional workshops left in the world with the necessary know-how. We have always loved the braided optic and admired the amount of dedication required to braid the individual leather strings to form a finished belt. It took us a long time to find the Manufactory and we finally heard about it from a friend of ours who has been working in the leather industry for decades. So, we took a trip to Florence, the capital of art, fashion, and design during the Renaissance, and were immediately impressed by Andrea’s professionalism and dedication to quality. It comes as no surprise that the Manufactory has been supplying some of the most prestigious and established luxury brands for decades.
Sustainability
The entire philosophy behind our braided belts is based on sustainability. The leathers used are all full-grain vegetable-tanned leathers sourced from an esteemed French tannery. The environmentally friendly vegetable-tanning method combined with grade A quality full-grain cow leathers, which are all side products of the European meat industry, guarantee an extremely long wearing joy. The leathers will develop a rich patina over time and only become more beautiful which is perfectly in line with our support of slow fashion. Since the belts are braided by hand, the production process generates minimal amounts of pollution.
Where the materials come from
For our hand-woven belts, we use durable vegetable-tanned calfskin from France. Our hand-woven belt manufacturer has asked us not to disclose the name of the tannery, so we're not including it here. The buckles come from our Buckle Factory II.
Our Buckle Manufactory II
"After decades of experience, we have established ourselves as one of the absolute market leaders in the field of hand-woven leather accessories."
Andrea, Managing Director
The work behind our belts
It's easy to forget the complexity and skill required to create the products we use every day. At Dalgado, we're very proud to partner with many of the world's most respected manufacturers, who ensure the superior quality and exceptional durability of our products. Whenever we see our artisans at work, we're always impressed by their dedication and craftsmanship. Therefore, we want to highlight their impressive skills and demonstrate everything that goes into creating one of our hand-woven belts.
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It takes 32min to craft one belt
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It takes 12 steps to craft one belt
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It takes 4 artisans to craft one belt
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