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Bottega White Clutch

BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch off white cream soft leather oversized clutch bag
BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch off white cream soft leather oversized clutch bag

BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch off white cream soft leather oversized clutch bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch off white cream soft leather oversized clutch bag Reference: SNKO/A00508 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Daniel Lee Model: Pouch Material: Leather Color: Cream P...

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Bottega Veneta Pouch Large Intrecciato White Lambskin Leather Clutch

Bottega Veneta Pouch Large Intrecciato White Lambskin Leather Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Pouch Large Intrecciato White Lambskin Leather Clutch These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch off white cream soft leather oversized clutch bag
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BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch off white cream soft leather oversized clutch bag Reference: SNKO/A00508 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Daniel Lee Model: Pouch Material: Leather Color: Cream P...

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Bottega Veneta Black and White Lace Detail Knot Clutch Bag

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By Bottega Veneta

Located in London, GB

This feminine reimagining of Bottega Veneta's famed Knot clutch bag is adorned with an ornate metal overlay resembling lace.

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BOTTEGA VENETA black white leather ZEBRA THE POUCH OVERSIZED Clutch Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA black white leather ZEBRA THE POUCH OVERSIZED Clutch Bag

By Bottega Veneta

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100% authentic Bottega Veneta The Pouch clutch in black & white zebra printed smooth lambskin with a structured upper frame that opens to a spacious interior and closes with a magnet...

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new BOTTEGA VENETA The Pouch Large white leather gathered dumpling clutch bag

new BOTTEGA VENETA The Pouch Large white leather gathered dumpling clutch bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new BOTTEGA VENETA The Pouch Large white leather gathered dumpling clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C00979 Brand: Bottega Veneta Model: The Pouch Material: Leather Color: White Patte...

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2000s Bottega Veneta Ivory Woven Faille Silk Long Knot Clutch

2000s Bottega Veneta Ivory Woven Faille Silk Long Knot Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

BOTTEGA VENETA Ivory Woven Faille Silk Long Knot Clutch This BOTTEGA VENETA Long Knot Clutch is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 2000. Primarily made from Faille Silk comp...

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By Bottega Veneta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new BOTTEGA VENETA Trine white triangle foldover dumpling clutch bag Reference: SNKO/A00360 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Daniel Lee Model: Trine Material: Leather Color: White Pat...

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Bottega Veneta Black Lambskin "Intrecciato" Wallet Clutch, Signed, circa 1980
Bottega Veneta Black Lambskin "Intrecciato" Wallet Clutch, Signed, circa 1980

Bottega Veneta Black Lambskin "Intrecciato" Wallet Clutch, Signed, circa 1980

By Bottega Veneta

Located in McKinney, TX

This style is still synonymous with Bottega Veneta to this day. DETAILS: - "Bottega Veneta Made in Italy" embossed on inside of clutch - White Bottega Veneta tag on inside of bill p...

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Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Clutch
Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Clutch

Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Clutch

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Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This gorgeous clutch from Bottega Veneta is crafted from white leather and has the signature intrecciato pattern all over it.

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2010s Italian Clutches

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Bottega Veneta Off White Leather Pouch Clutch

Bottega Veneta Off White Leather Pouch Clutch

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By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A bag that took the fashion world by storm, Bottega Veneta’s The Pouch clutch reflects Daniel Lee’s distinctive style choices. This version is skillfully made from leather into an un...

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Bottega Veneta Off White Intrecciato Leather Clutch

Bottega Veneta Off White Intrecciato Leather Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This lovely clutch from Bottega Veneta is crafted from leather and features the signature Intrecciato pattern on the exterior. It flaunts a front flap closure that opens to a suede-l...

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2010s Italian Clutches

Bottega Veneta White Leather Double Knot Clutch
Bottega Veneta White Leather Double Knot Clutch

Bottega Veneta White Leather Double Knot Clutch

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Bottega Veneta White Leather Double Knot Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

It is so easy to fall in love with this clutch from Bottega Veneta. White in hue and stunning in appeal, this creation will be a fantastic addition to your closet.

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Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Structure Clutch

Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Leather Structure Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted with precision and elegance, the Bottega Veneta Structure Clutch exudes refined luxury.

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2010s Italian Clutches

Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch
Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch

Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch

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Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A bag that took the fashion world by storm, Bottega Veneta’s The Pouch clutch reflects Daniel Lee’s distinctive style choices. This version is skillfully made from leather into an un...

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Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch

Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch

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Bottega Veneta White Leather Teen Pouch Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A bag that took the fashion world by storm, Bottega Veneta’s The Pouch clutch reflects Daniel Lee’s distinctive style choices. This version is skillfully made from leather into an un...

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Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Clutch by Funky Finders
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Clutch by Funky Finders

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Clutch by Funky Finders

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Southampton, NY

Intrecciato, signature woven leather, off-white Bottega Veneta Clutch. Ideal versatile size.

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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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