Bottega Veneta Butterfly Tassel Bag, 1970s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tied to the strap there is a chunky gold silk tassel that showcases a carved lion’s head medallion.
Bottega Veneta Butterfly Tassel Bag, 1970s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tied to the strap there is a chunky gold silk tassel that showcases a carved lion’s head medallion.
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Bottega Veneta Bucket Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Lined in silk with two interior pockets. The strap and tassel are made of leather and the tassel has a Bottega Veneta's iconic braided knot.
BOTTEGA VENETA taupe clutch with tassels
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Uniquely shaped woven leather clutch with double tassel detail. Removable long thin strap. Approximately 8.5" tall, 11" wide and 2" thick. Snap closure. One interior zippered compar...
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Tassel Silk Black Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening look with this Bottega clutch! Circa 1980s, this clutch is crafted from black silk and features Bottega's signature woven pattern.
Blue Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Satin Tassel Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Blue intrecciato satin clutch by Bottega Veneta. Top faceted crystal push-lock closure.
Vintage Bottega Veneta Satin Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bottega Veneta satin printed tassel crossbody bag.
BOTTEGA VENETA red woven leather clutch with tassels
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous true red woven leather clutch with tassels from Bottega Veneta. Ca. 1985. Tassels are on both the front and back.
Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Tassel Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The design is rather simple but is instantly recognizable as the essence of Bottega Veneta. Done in a buttery chestnut colored leather the exterior of this clutch dons the iconic Bot...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Tassel Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The design is rather simple but is instantly recognizable as the essence of Bottega Veneta. Done in a buttery chestnut colored leather the exterior of this clutch dons the iconic Bot...
BOTTEGA VENETA Brown Leather Tassels Drawstring Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Francisco, CA
BOTTEGA VENETA crossbody bag in a brown leather featuring tassel details, and drawstring closure.
Bottega Veneta Taupe Satin Intrecciato Clutch w/ Tassel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bottega Veneta Taupe Satin Intrecciato Clutch w/ Tassel This very popular evening handbag is in very good condition with just a minor scruff at the bottom.
BOTTEGA VENETA persimmon woven leather clutch with tassel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful, vibrant, persimmon colored woven leather clutch from Bottega Veneta. Snap closure with decorative tassel.
BOTTEGA VENETA plum woven leather clutch with tassel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Luscious, butter soft leather clutch form Bottega Veneta. Measures approximately 9.5" by 7.5". Interior zippered pocket. Fully lined in black. Made in Italy. EXCELLENT CONDITION with...
BOTTEGA VENETA taupe woven leather clutch with tassels
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous woven leather bag from Bottega Veneta. Softest leather ever. Clutch includes very long, thin strap that can be tucked in or removed all together. One zippered compartment. F...
BOTTEGA VENETA Grey Woven Leather Handbag with Tassel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bottega Veneta purse is composed of a grey supple leather. Made in Italy. Features a single woven drop strap. There is one interior zipper pocket & one slide pocket. In ...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Gold Black Silk Tassel Evening Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Through employing their signature leathercraft techniques, Bottega Veneta seeks to merge the contemporary with the traditional.
Bottega Veneta Brown Intrecciato Woven Leather Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Known for its artisanal craftsmanship and quiet sophistication, this piece embodies everything that makes vintage Bottega so covetable. The design features a softly structured flap w...
Bottega Veneta Vintage Blue Woven Intrecciato Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
This Bottega Veneta Vintage Black Woven Intrecciato Tassel Crossbody Bag is small, elegant, and effortlessly timeless: it embodies the essence of the Intrecciato tradition.
BOTTEGA VENETA navy blue pleated woven clutch with tassel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wonderful navy blue woven clutch with top zipper. Tassel on zipper. Fully lined in navy. One interior zippered compartment. 12" wide by 8" long by 2" thick. NEVER USED/ PERFECT CONDI...
BOttega Veneta Brown Gold Canvas Snakeprint Tassel Evening Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
BOttega Veneta Brown Gold Canvas Snakeprint Tassel Evening Clutch Bag Canvas Fabric Gold tone hardware Satin lining Made in Italy Measures 6.25" W x 4" H x 1.5" D
Bottega Veneta Butterfly Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Shoulder strap and trim are in leather with signature leather Bottega Veneta tassels. Zippered compartment under the front flap.
BOTTEGA VENETA brown green & burgundy woven leather creel bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous multi-colored leather creel with tassel from Bottega Veneta. Very soft woven leather with a gorgeous light sheen.
Bottega Veneta Rainbow Gingham Circle Tassel Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Opens to reveal satin lined interior with gold "Bottega Veneta - Made in Italy" embossing.
Bottega Veneta Vintage Intrecciato Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The bag features a long leather shoulder strap, a frontal half flap and decorative tassels. The flap opens to a leather interior with a zipper and slip pockets.
Vintage Bottega Veneta silk mini bag with tassels
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Austin, TX
Bottega Veneta silk mini bag with tassels. Condition: Excellent. 6.5" W x 4.75" H x 6.5" D
Bottega Veneta Black Satin Woven Clutch with Tassel
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bottega Veneta Woven clutch with tassel Black satin Rectangular rhinestone covering clip closure Made in Italy Comes with brown dustbag
Bottega Veneta Blue Woven Tassel Cross-body Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bright blue woven bag from designer Bottega Veneta! Made of a super soft blue leather, criss cross woven throughout.
Bottega Veneta Vintage Navy Leather Ball Tassel Shoulder Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Bottega Veneta handbag comes in textured navy blue leather with a top flap, frontal compartment with gathered top, double ball tassels, double skinny straps, and leather inte...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Gold Black Silk Tassel Evening Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Through employing their signature leathercraft techniques, Bottega Veneta seeks to merge the contemporary with the traditional.
Bottega Veneta has garnered acclaim over the course of its long history for impeccable quality and unassuming elegance. Known for its signature intrecciato weave as well as the overall superb craftsmanship that characterizes its handbags, jackets, shoes and other items, the Italian luxury fashion house is revered all over the world.
Bottega Veneta was launched in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its artisans worked to produce by hand what were primarily leather goods, and from the start, the label’s focus on traditional craft techniques became integral to its now-global reputation for exceptional design.
Developed by Bottega Veneta in the late 1960s, the intrecciato weaving technique gives the brand’s bags their suppleness and strength. The northeastern Italian region where the label was founded was largely associated with clothing back then, and sewing machines at the local ateliers weren’t intended to be used with the strong leather with which Bottega’s artisans were working in order to create the house’s coveted bags, wallets and other accessories.
The precise weaving technique, which sees strips of fine leather woven by hand into a durable and robust pattern, was a practical solution. The resulting style has become a Bottega Veneta signature, making products such as its iconic Intrecciato Hobo handbag instantly recognizable.
Zengiaro left Bottega Veneta during the late 1970s, and Taddei then turned the brand over to his ex-wife, Laura Moltedo, and her second husband, Vittorio Moltedo. Designs took on a bolder look and the traditional craft approach was prioritized. The brand found success in the United States and expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s, becoming popular with celebrities and the cultural elite. American artist Andy Warhol often frequented the house’s Manhattan boutique and even made a short film for the company.
As competition increased during the 1990s, Bottega Veneta’s popularity declined. The company began to see an upswing after Gucci, which is owned by luxury group Kering, acquired them in 2001. Tomas Maier was appointed creative director by Gucci’s Tom Ford and worked to return to the understated beginnings that had defined the brand’s design ethos.
Maier’s celebrated Knot clutch, which was based on a 1978-era design and debuted in 2001, was a result of his enthusiasm for pared-back design as well as his efforts to showcase the house’s legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. In 2006, Bottega opened Scuola della Pelletteria to train the next generation of leatherworking artisans.
In 2018, British designer Daniel Lee took the role of creative director and earned a number of awards and accolades for the label. Before he left in 2021, Lee introduced an array of universally lauded designs such as Bottega Veneta Tire boots, the Cassette bag and the Mini Jodie, which is named after actress Jodie Foster. Matthieu Blazy was named creative director in 2021 following a history of design work for Celine, Maison Martin Margiela, Calvin Klein and other brands.
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