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Bottega Veneta Beige & Brown Canvas Tote Bag
Bottega Veneta Beige & Brown Canvas Tote Bag

Bottega Veneta Beige & Brown Canvas Tote Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Beige and brown canvas tote bag by Bottega Veneta. Leather trim throughout. Pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

BOTTEGA VENETA yelloe gradient print canvas intreccia leather handle tote bag
BOTTEGA VENETA yelloe gradient print canvas intreccia leather handle tote bag

BOTTEGA VENETA yelloe gradient print canvas intreccia leather handle tote bag

By Tomas Maier, Bottega Veneta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BOTTEGA VENETA yelloe gradient print canvas intreccia leather handle tote bag Brand: Bottega Veneta

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

BOTTEGA VENETA beige yellow ombre dye intrecciato woven leather handle tote bag
BOTTEGA VENETA beige yellow ombre dye intrecciato woven leather handle tote bag

BOTTEGA VENETA beige yellow ombre dye intrecciato woven leather handle tote bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BOTTEGA VENETA beige yellow ombre dye intrecciato woven leather handle tote bag Brand: Bottega

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

BOTTEGA VENETA Tote Bag in Old Pink Degraded Canvas
BOTTEGA VENETA Tote Bag in Old Pink Degraded Canvas

BOTTEGA VENETA Tote Bag in Old Pink Degraded Canvas

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H 8.67 in D 5.12 in L 15.36 in

BOTTEGA VENETA Tote Bag in Old Pink Degraded Canvas

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Paris, FR

Bottega Veneta tote bag in old pink degraded canvas. Gilded metal hardware. Worn on the shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Venetta Black Canvas Printed Tote Bag
Bottega Venetta Black Canvas Printed Tote Bag

Bottega Venetta Black Canvas Printed Tote Bag

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H 14.5 in D 1.25 in L 17 in

Bottega Venetta Black Canvas Printed Tote Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in New York, NY

Bottega Venetta Black Canvas Printed Tote Bag Made In: Italy Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Blue Canvas and Black Leather Satchel Bag
Bottega Veneta Blue Canvas and Black Leather Satchel Bag

Bottega Veneta Blue Canvas and Black Leather Satchel Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Rome, Rome

Beautiful Bottega Veneta satchel in blue canvas with black leather trim, double handles and front

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Canvas Tote With Braided Handles Large
Bottega Veneta Canvas Tote With Braided Handles Large

Bottega Veneta Canvas Tote With Braided Handles Large

Located in NY, NY

This authentic pre-owned Bottega Veneta Canvas Tote With Braided Handles in size Large is the ideal

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Large
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Large

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Large, crafted from brown printed canvas, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Leather with Canvas
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Leather with Canvas

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Leather with Canvas

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H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Leather with Canvas

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

7.5", Height 14.5", Width 14.5", Depth 8.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Open Tote Leather with

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Medium
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Medium

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Printed Canvas Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 13", Strap Drop 11" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Open Tote Printed Canvas Medium Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Vertical Tote Canvas and Leather
Bottega Veneta Vertical Tote Canvas and Leather

Bottega Veneta Vertical Tote Canvas and Leather

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Vertical Tote Canvas and Leather Exterior Material: Canvas Plain, Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Coated Canvas Large
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Coated Canvas Large

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Coated Canvas Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Open Tote Coated Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canvas Coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Chain Tote Canvas with Leather
Bottega Veneta Chain Tote Canvas with Leather

Bottega Veneta Chain Tote Canvas with Leather

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8.9", Height 13", Width 19", Depth 8" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Trim Tote Patterned Canvas Large
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Trim Tote Patterned Canvas Large

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Trim Tote Patterned Canvas Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Trim Tote Patterned Canvas Large is a unique and casually

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium
Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

: Bottega Veneta Model: Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium
Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium
Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Large
Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Large

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

7", Height 13", Width 17.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Marco Polo Tote Rubberized Canvas Large
Bottega Veneta Marco Polo Tote Rubberized Canvas Large

Bottega Veneta Marco Polo Tote Rubberized Canvas Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Height 14", Width 18", Depth 7" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Marco Polo Tote Rubberized Canvas Large

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Cream/Black Canvas and Leather Slip Tote
Bottega Veneta Cream/Black Canvas and Leather Slip Tote

Bottega Veneta Cream/Black Canvas and Leather Slip Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Slip tote from Bottega Veneta has a simple shape and an alluring design. It has a leather top

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Cream/Black Canvas and Leather Slip Tote
Bottega Veneta Cream/Black Canvas and Leather Slip Tote

Bottega Veneta Cream/Black Canvas and Leather Slip Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Slip tote from Bottega Veneta has a simple shape and an alluring design. It has a leather top

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Neutral
Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Neutral

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Neutral

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Irvine, CA

Bottega Veneta Arco Tote Maxi Intrecciato Canvas Medium Neutral Condition Details: Minor wear

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20th Century Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large
Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large

Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large is a bag with

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large
Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large

Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Bottega Veneta Drawstring Tote Technical Canvas and Calfskin Large is a bag with

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciomirage Leather Medium
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciomirage Leather Medium

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciomirage Leather Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Veneta Model: Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciomirage Leather Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas Tall
Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas Tall

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas Tall

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 6" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas Tall Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium
Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 7" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium
Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Veneta Model: Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium
Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Veneta Model: Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Large
Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Large

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 11", Width 15", Depth 9" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium
Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

Bottega Veneta Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Width 12", Depth 7.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Reversible Tote Printed Canvas and Leather Medium

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Shopper Tote Canvas and Coated Canvas with Intrecciato Detail
Bottega Veneta Shopper Tote Canvas and Coated Canvas with Intrecciato Detail

Bottega Veneta Shopper Tote Canvas and Coated Canvas with Intrecciato Detail

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 12.5", Width 17.5", Depth 8" Designer: Bottega Veneta

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta White/Brown Canvas and Leather Shopper Tote
Bottega Veneta White/Brown Canvas and Leather Shopper Tote

Bottega Veneta White/Brown Canvas and Leather Shopper Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Black/Cream Leather And Woven Canvas Slip Tote
Bottega Veneta Black/Cream Leather And Woven Canvas Slip Tote

Bottega Veneta Black/Cream Leather And Woven Canvas Slip Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Bottega Veneta's expertise in weaving technique is reflected in this well-made tote. Crafted from

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West
Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West
Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

: Bottega Veneta Model: Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West Exterior Material: Canvas Plain

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Medium
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Medium

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Medium

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Veneta Model: Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Plain

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West
Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West
Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Width 28", Depth 12" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West
Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

Bottega Veneta Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas East West

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

13.5", Width 16", Depth 6.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Zipped Tote Rubber Intrecciato with Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Flower Belted Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas Small
Bottega Veneta Flower Belted Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas Small

Bottega Veneta Flower Belted Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas Small

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 9", Width 10.5", Depth 5" Designer: Bottega Veneta

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Contrast Trim Convertible Tote Canvas with Leather Large
Bottega Veneta Contrast Trim Convertible Tote Canvas with Leather Large

Bottega Veneta Contrast Trim Convertible Tote Canvas with Leather Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

Drop 15-18" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Contrast Trim Convertible Tote Canvas with Leather Large

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Beige/Black Weave Canvas and Leather Slip Cutout Tote
Bottega Veneta Beige/Black Weave Canvas and Leather Slip Cutout Tote

Bottega Veneta Beige/Black Weave Canvas and Leather Slip Cutout Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This spectacular tote from Bottega Veneta is perfect for a casual day out with friends. Crafted

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Black/Beige Printed Canvas and Leather Side Snap Tote
Bottega Veneta Black/Beige Printed Canvas and Leather Side Snap Tote

Bottega Veneta Black/Beige Printed Canvas and Leather Side Snap Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Bottega Veneta creation is stunning and perfect for everyday use. Crafted in Italy, it is made

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Belted Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Large
Bottega Veneta Belted Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Large

Bottega Veneta Belted Open Tote Canvas with Intrecciato Nappa Detail Large

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

: Handle Drop 10", Height 9", Width 15.5", Depth 6" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Belted Open Tote Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Off White/Black Intrecciato Canvas and Leather Arco Tote
Bottega Veneta Off White/Black Intrecciato Canvas and Leather Arco Tote

Bottega Veneta Off White/Black Intrecciato Canvas and Leather Arco Tote

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Bottega Veneta bag

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas
Bottega Veneta Open Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas

Bottega Veneta Open Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

This Bottega Veneta Open Tote Intrecciato Nappa and Canvas, crafted from blue intrecciato nappa and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Bottega Veneta Braided Handle Open Tote Bag Canvas with Leather
Bottega Veneta Braided Handle Open Tote Bag Canvas with Leather

Bottega Veneta Braided Handle Open Tote Bag Canvas with Leather

By Bottega Veneta

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 8" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Braided Handle Open Tote Bag Canvas with Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Bottega Veneta Canvas Tote For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary bottega veneta canvas tote you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, gray, beige and more in stock now. Finding a bottega veneta canvas tote for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Bottega Veneta Canvas Tote?

The price for a bottega veneta canvas tote starts at $418 and tops out at $1,635, and on average, selling for $823.

Bottega Veneta for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find vintage Bottega Veneta footwear, accessories and clothing on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Tote-bags for You

From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.

Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.

Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.

In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis

Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.