Where Are Savette Bags Made? Inside the Florence Workshop

Savette bags are designed in New York and made by hand just outside Florence, Italy, in a factory run by a family of third-generation artisans. That is the short answer. Here is what it means for the bag you buy from Savette at Coveti. For the brand story, read Who Is Savette? The New York Bag Label Made by Hand in Italy.

The workshop

Savette works with one family-run factory near Florence, a region with centuries of leather tradition. The artisans stitch and finish each bag, and the edges are painted by hand, which is why the corners on a Symmetry bag look so crisp.

The leathers

Savette buys leather only from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group, which audits environmental performance and traceability. The range covers smooth and grained calf, milled calf, suede, French goat leather, Italian cotton canvas, raffia and, for exotics, genuine eel, lizard and crocodile.

Why it matters

Small-batch Italian production means fewer pieces and closer quality control, and it is why Savette describes its bags as modern heirlooms. Compare other Italian-made labels in our guide to Italian Leather Handbags: The Designers Still Making in Italy.

• Savette Symmetry Pochette in Smoke Suede
• Savette Symmetry Pochette in Sepia Suede
• Savette Soft Symmetry Bag in Coffee Smooth Leather
• Savette Florence Hobo in Taupe Milled Leather

From sketch to bag

Each design starts in New York with pared-back geometry: parallel and perpendicular lines, organic curves and the sculptural hardware that marks every family. In the workshop near Florence, artisans stitch each bag and paint the edges by hand. Made-to-order styles, the most complex in the range, are crafted for each owner after purchase.

How to spot a well made Savette bag

Look at the edges: they should be smooth, evenly painted and free of cracks. The stitching should be straight and tight, the turnlock should turn cleanly, and the lining should be finished as neatly as the outside. Every Savette bag sold by Coveti is checked for authenticity before dispatch.

Frequently asked questions

Are Savette bags made in Italy?

Yes. Every Savette bag is made by hand at an artisan factory outside Florence, Italy.

Are Savette bags made in China?

No. Savette bags are made in Italy.

Is Savette leather sustainable?

Savette sources leather exclusively from Leather Working Group certified tanneries and produces in small batches.

Where is Savette designed?

In New York, where the brand is based.