Bottega's Unique Weaving and Treatment Processes

[TDL]

Scolpito simply means "embossed" or engraved, stamped in Italian. As you can see from the pictures below, the leather is actually cut to resemble the look of the trademark intrecciato weave.

 

[TDL]

Memory is a treatment done on nappa leather as part of the Cruise 2011-2012 collection. A piece of ultra-thin metallic aluminum (?) is inserted in between each leather piece or fettuce to give the bag a moldable quality. Some pieces such as the Cabat and Knot come in fully woven versions while some new, seasonal bag styles are part woven, part plain leather. Comes in 5 colors - Fire, Shock, Nero, Espresso and Sunset.

The following additional description is from the BV website:

"Memory nappa has a soft, almost paper-like quality that gives the leather a crinkled effect made more pronounced and beautiful through regular use."

Fire

Shock

Nero

Espresso

 

[TDL]

Safari Patchwork Ricamato Buffalo Veneta from the Cruise 2011-2012 collection

Pictured below is the current season's latest iteration of the classic Veneta style. From time to time, BV would use a different material apart from nappa (lambskin) on a Veneta and this round has a sturdy, textured Buffalo leather base. Ricamato means "embroidered" in Italian and you can see 4-5 different colored threads sewn using a patchwork stitch on top of the standard intrecciato base. The overall effect of the treatment comprise neutral, earthy colors reminiscent of a safari hence the name of the color. Apparently, Tomas Maier was inspired by smoke when conceptualizing the treatment on this bag.

Comes in 3 sizes: (prices in US$ excluding tax)

Medium = $2,250
Large = $2750
Maxi = $3,250

 

[TDL]

More Safari Patchwork Ricamato Buffalo Veneta pics!

From the BV website:

 

[annie9999]

Thanks, TDL- I am very curious about all these bags and cannot wait to see them.

 

[septembersiren]

Thanks TDL

these definitions seem to be right out of the merchandising manuals

 

[LLANeedle]

My thanks too TDL. Your clear pics showed that the stitching on the safari is secured into the leather...that was my concern.

 

[TDL]

annie9999, septembersiren, LLANeedle - you're all welcome

ss - how I wished I had access to BV merchandising manuals. That would be so cool. I always look forward to what new treatment they come up with every season. My favorite thing about BV is their stunning craftsmanship.

 

[ap.]

Safari Patchwork Ricamato Buffalo Veneta from the Cruise 2011-2012 collection

Pictured below is the current season's latest iteration of the classic Veneta style. From time to time, BV would use a different material apart from nappa (lambskin) on a Veneta and this round has a sturdy, textured Buffalo leather base. Ricamato means "embroidered" in Italian and you can see 4-5 different colored threads sewn using a patchwork stitch on top of the standard intrecciato base. The overall effect of the treatment comprise neutral, earthy colors reminiscent of a safari hence the name of the color. Apparently, Tomas Maier was inspired by smoke when conceptualizing the treatment on this bag.

Comes in 3 sizes: (prices in US$ excluding tax)

Medium = $2,250
Large = $2750
Maxi = $3,250

Thanks for the info, TDL! It's amazing how you get such detailed pictures. So... any BV souvenirs from your SF trip?

 

[TDL]

Thanks for the info, TDL! It's amazing how you get such detailed pictures. So... any BV souvenirs from your SF trip?

The store was closed by the time I got there. BV HK, well... that's a different story

 

[ap.]

The store was closed by the time I got there. BV HK, well... that's a different story

I am looking forward to your reveal! You always have the best pictures.

 

[ReRe]

I like the Memory, it reminds me of the "burnt marshmallows".

 

[annie9999]

I like the Memory, it reminds me of the "burnt marshmallows".

i agree. it reminds me of burnt marshmallow. i would love to get something but can't find a bag i love in a color i love as well. i will have to take another look.

 

[ap.]

I like the Memory, it reminds me of the "burnt marshmallows".

yeah, except it costs quite a bit more than the burnt marshmallow cabat. it's over $11k for the medium memory cabat if I remember correctly.

 

[TDL]

I realized we haven't added this here. The fuzzy treatment first came out during the Pre-Fall/Winter 2011 collection on Cabats and Venetas. It was then extended as the trim on other bags such as the Tina, men's duffel, etc. Two pieces of nappa leather are glued to each other to form one fettuce with random edges laser-cut into loose strips. The finished fettuce is then woven into the usual intrecciato weave to give the bag a rich, textured feel.