Stefano Nati recycled leather bags

Reminiscent of plastic folded folios and document carriers, Stefano Nati takes these simple, everyday containers and turns them into fashionable eco-chic accessories using regenerated leather. Handmade in Italy, the leather is created by grinding up scraps of waste leather that would usually go into a landfill and bonding the grindings with small amounts of natural rubber resulting in a beautiful, modern and durable material. The modern lines are held together with strong metal rivets but generally the shape is determined through folding instead of seams.

Stefano Nati is a native of Nocera Umbra, from a family steeped in the traditions of Umbria's ancient rural culture with its emphasis on hand-made artisans and respect for the earth.

You can purchase his bags at Zansia.com