Bottega Veneta Metallic Rust Python Tote Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bottega Veneta authentic metallic rust oversized shopper.
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BOTTEGA VENETA metallic iron silver PYTHON FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta flap shoulder bag in metallic dark silver python.
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Leather bag with python pattern and shoulder straps Bottega Veneta
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather bag with python pattern and plastic turtle shoulder strap. Outside pocket with clasp. Pocket inside with zip. Suede lining. Small bag's mirror inside SIZE 30 cm X 15 cm X ...
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BOTTEGA VENETA Ash taupe 2008 WAXED PYTHON TOP HANDLE Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta clutch in Ash grey waxed python, showcasing the natural beauty of exotic scales in a softly structured silhouette. The design features a slim top handle...
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Bottega Veneta Brown Python Crocker Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
Bottega Veneta Python Crocker Bag- in PRISTINE condition.
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Bottega Veneta Python-Trimmed Resina Cobra Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Roslyn, NY
Brown textured leather. Gunmetal hardware. Camel python trim. Dual flat shoulder straps. Dual pockets featuring snap closures at exterior, taupe suede lining, dual pockets at interio...
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BOTTEGA VENETA Matte Python Shoulder/Hand Bag NEW 2DIE4
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisitely soft BOTTEGA VENETA python bag with amazing details.
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Vintage Bottega Veneta python Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
Vintage Bottega Veneta python shoulder bag, this shoulder bag is crafted from luxurious python leather.
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BOTTEGA VENETA pale taupe PYTHON Doctors Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
Bottega Veneta Doctors bag in pale taupe (faint green undertone) snakeskin. Closes with a zipper on top. Lined in pink suede with a cell phone pocket against the front and a zipper p...
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BOTTEGA VENETA beige PYTHON KARUNG LIMTED EDITION Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
Bottega Veneta "Limited Edition" bag in beige/kaki-brown snakeskin and karung (water snake) with decorative snake skin heads with enameled eyes. Lined in karung and beige suede. Divi...
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Bottega Veneta Black Python Belly Croquet Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bottega Veneta Black Python Belly Croquet Hobo Shoulder Bag Brand- Bottega Veneta Model- Croquet Belly Hobo Bag Product Type- Shopper, Shoulder Serial Number- 22*************** Age-...
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Bottega Veneta Black Python Belly Croquet Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bottega Veneta Black Python Belly Croquet Hobo Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1212 Brand: Bottega Veneta Model: Croquet Belly Hobo Bag Type: Shoulder, Shopper Age: 2009 ...
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BOTTEGA VENETA Italian Ivory Python Leather SHOULDER BAG Tote HANDBAG
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: BOTTEGA VENETA - Made in Italy Logos / Tags: 'BOTTEGA VENETA - Made in Italy' tag inside, authenticity label with serial number inside the internal pocket, 'BOTTEGA VENETA...
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Bottega Veneta Beige Spotted Python Hobo Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta Beige Spotted Python Hobo Made In: Italy Color: Beige, purple, red Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Python, metal Lining: Beige textile Closure/Opening: Open top with ...
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BOTTEGA VENETA metallic pewter PYTHON ZIP POUCH Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta Small Zip Pouch is crafted from luxurious metallic charcoal python, showcasing the brand’s dedication to exceptional materials and understated eleg...
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BOTTEGA VENETA black PYTHON SMALL KNOT Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Knot clutch in black python with grey suede lining and antique gold-tone knot closure. Has been carried and shows some yellow marks on the lining and a ...
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BOTTEGA VENETA pale taupe PYTHON Top Handle Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
Bottega Veneta Doctors bag in pale taupe (faint green undertone) snakeskin. Closes with a zipper on top. Lined in pink suede with a cell phone pocket against the front and a zipper p...
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BOTTEGA VENETA Ivory Python Leather SHOULDER BAG Tote HANDBAG
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: BOTTEGA VENETA - Made in Italy Logos / Tags: 'BOTTEGA VENETA - Made in Italy' tag inside, authenticity label with serial number inside the internal pocket, 'BOTTEGA VENETA ...
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BOTTEGA VENETA beige KARUNG & PYTHON PATCHWORK Tote Shoulder Bag LTD ED
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Limited Edition tote shoulder bag in espresso, cognac, brown and khaki patchwork leather and snakeskin. Lined in espresso lambskin featuring Intrecciato...
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Bottega Veneta Orange Leather Flap Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Bottega Veneta Orange python leather crossbody bag.
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Bottega Veneta Frame Shoulder Bag Python
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Frame Shoulder Bag Python is a feminine and eye-catching piece perfect for modern day fashionistas.
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Bottega Veneta Boston Bag Python Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 11", Width 15", Depth 6.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Boston Bag Python Large Exterior Material: Python, Exotic Ex...
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Bottega Veneta Boston Bag Python Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 12", Width 15.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Boston Bag Python Large Exterior Material: Python, Exotic ...
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Bottega Veneta Frame Handle Bag Python Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Frame Handle Bag Python Small is a feminine and eye-catching piece perfect for modern day fashionistas.
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Bottega Veneta Frame Handle Bag Python Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Stains and stickiness in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 9.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3" Designer: Bottega Veneta Mo...
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Bottega Veneta Large Python Hobo Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good condition Bottega Veneta Large Python Hobo Bag The hobo bag has returned from the past and is here to stay!
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Bottega Veneta Resina Karung Bag Python and Velvet
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Resina Karung Bag Python and Velvet stands as one of the most-coveted bags fit for any fashionista.
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Bottega Veneta Resina Karung Bag Python and Velvet
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Resina Karung Bag Python and Velvet stands as one of the most-coveted bags fit for any fashionista.
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Bottega Veneta Rialto Double Sided Flap Bag Python Mini
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Rialto Double Sided Flap Bag Python Mini is an elegant and timeless bag perfect for your day or nights out.
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Bottega Veneta Frame Shoulder Bag Python and Velvet Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Frame Shoulder Bag Python and Velvet Medium is a feminine and eye-catching piece perfect for modern-day fashionistas.
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Bottega Veneta Buckle Strap Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Buckle Strap Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Medium, crafted in red leather with genuine python skin, features adjustable shoulder strap, intrecciato detailing, ...
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Bottega Veneta Glass Shoulder Bag Python with Embellished Detail Smal
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Glass Shoulder Bag Python with Embellished Detail Small displays a contemporary stylish that's perfect for the modern fashionista.
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Bottega Veneta Glass Shoulder Bag Python with Embellished Detail Smal
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Glass Shoulder Bag Python with Embellished Detail Small displays a contemporary stylish that's perfect for the modern fashionista.
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Bottega Veneta Black Python and Leather Intrecciato Detail Brick Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautiful bag from Bottega Veneta makes for a perfect everyday accessory.
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Bottega Veneta Gray Python Interecciato Travel Tote Brief Satchel Carryall Bag
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Bottega Veneta Gray Python Interecciato Travel Tote Brief Satchel Carryall Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Bottega Veneta Gray Python Interecciato Travel Tote Brief Satchel Carryall Bag Python snake skin Gunmetal hardware Push lock closure Made in Italy Handle drop 6&q...
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Bottega Veneta Limited Edition Python Shoulder Bag with Tortoise Shell Chain
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning Bottega Veneta Ltd Edition Python Shoulder Bag with Studded Tortoise Shell Chain.
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Bottega Veneta Hexagon Zip Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Nappa and Python Large
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Bottega Veneta Hexagon Zip Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Nappa and Python Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Hexagon Zip Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Nappa and Python Large, crafted from brown nappa leather and genuine python, features dual flat handles and matte gunmetal ha...
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Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Med
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Medium has an effortlessly chic design that makes a perfect everyday carryall.
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Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Medium has an effortlessly chic design that makes a perfect everyday carryall.
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Bottega Veneta Gold Kisslock Python Snakeskin Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag
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Bottega Veneta Gold Kisslock Python Snakeskin Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Bottega Veneta Gold Kisslock Python Snakeskin Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag available at Newfound Luxury You know that old adage about loving the skin you're in...
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Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Med
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Wear and darkening in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8", Width 11.5", Depth 5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: F...
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Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather With Python Medium
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Bottega Veneta Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather With Python Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8.5", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Fold Over Convertible Shoulder Bag Leather with Python Medium Exte...
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Bottega Veneta Buckle Strap Shoulder Bag Python and Leather with Intrecciato Det
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Bottega Veneta Buckle Strap Shoulder Bag Python and Leather with Intrecciato Det
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Buckle Strap Shoulder Bag Python and Leather with Intrecciato Detail mixes classic style with a fresh twist.
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Bottega Veneta Double Sided Buckle Top Handle Bag Leather with Python Detail
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Bottega Veneta Double Sided Buckle Top Handle Bag Leather with Python Detail
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Double Sided Buckle Top Handle Bag Leather with Python Detail Large, crafted in navy leather, features genuine purple python handles and trim, and matte gunmetal-...
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Bottega Veneta Double Sided Buckle Top Handle Bag Leather with Python Detail Lar
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Bottega Veneta Double Sided Buckle Top Handle Bag Leather with Python Detail Lar
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Double Sided Buckle Top Handle Bag Leather with Python Detail Large is a luxurious bag perfect for a weekend getaway.
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Bottega Veneta Black Python bag
Located in New York, NY
Black python tote bag
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Bottega Veneta The Teen Python-print Leather Pouch Clutch Bag Blush
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This slouchy clutch is made of snake-printed calfskin leather in neutral colors. From the 2021 Collection by Daniel Lee. The bag features a magnetic frame with kiss lock closure, an ...
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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.
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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
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Questions About Bottega Veneta
- What is Bottega Veneta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Milan. It was founded in 1966 by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Today, its ready-to-wear fashions and accessories for men and women are beloved by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of expertly-vetted Bottega Veneta from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, the Bottega Veneta Knot clutch is discontinued. The Italian luxury fashion house stopped producing the iconic oval-shaped clutch in 2019. However, you can still find the bag available for sale from time to time on some trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Bottega Veneta bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Since the 1960s, Bottega Veneta has been celebrated for ready-to-wear fashions and accessories crafted to an impeccable standard. Their leather goods in particular are sought after worldwide. Shop an expertly-vetted collection of Bottega Veneta clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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