LA CREAZIONE DI UNA MADBAG
Abbiamo chiesto all'artigiano responsabile del laboratorio di Scandicci di raccontarci il percorso che trasforma un'idea in un prodotto finito.
Cosa distingue il vostro laboratorio dagli altri?
Lavoriamo da sempre nel cuore della pelletteria toscana, dove la tradizione artigianale incontra l’innovazione. Per noi essere un partner significa trasformare un’idea in realtà, condividendo con il brand ogni fase del percorso con esperienza e passione.
Quanto tempo e quanta cura richiede la realizzazione di una MADBAG?
Ogni modello richiede dalle 3 alle 5 ore di lavoro effettivo. La preparazione dei componenti, la cucitura e le rifiniture sono le fasi più delicate, processi che richiedono esperienza, precisione e tempo per garantire un risultato di qualità.
Qual è il viaggio della pelle prima di diventare una borsa?
Tutto inizia dalla selezione della pelle. Seguono il taglio, la preparazione dei componenti, l’assemblaggio, la cucitura, il montaggio degli accessori e le rifiniture finali. Ogni passaggio viene seguito con precisione da mani specializzate.
Quante mani contribuiscono alla creazione di una borsa?
In media, ad ogni singola borsa, lavorano fino a 5 persone, ognuna con una competenza specifica. Il risultato nasce dalla collaborazione tra diverse professionalità.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our commitment is to create bags designed to stand the test of time, crafted from exceptional materials and defined by distinctive shapes that transcend trends.
Our goal is to bring the excellence and soul of Made in Italy to the world.
We asked the artisan in charge of our Scandicci workshop to take us through the journey that transforms an idea into a finished product.
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What sets your workshop apart from others?
We have always worked in the heart of Tuscany’s leather-making tradition, where artisanal craftsmanship meets innovation. For us, being a partner means turning an idea into reality, working closely with the brand throughout every stage of the process, with expertise and passion.
How much time and care does it take to create a MADBAG?
Each design requires between 3 and 5 hours of hands-on craftsmanship. Preparing the individual components, stitching, and finishing are the most delicate stages—processes that require experience, precision, and time to ensure the highest quality result.
What journey does the leather take before becoming a bag?
It all begins with the careful selection of the leather. This is followed by cutting, preparing the individual components, assembly, stitching, fitting the hardware, and the final finishing touches. Every stage is carried out with precision by skilled hands.
How many hands contribute to the creation of a bag?
On average, up to five people work on each individual bag, each bringing their own specific expertise. The final result is born from the collaboration of different skilled professionals.
Two Visions, One Identity
Two young Romans, both born in 1989, grew up in a city where beauty, art, and character are part of everyday life.
Born and raised in Rome, Eleonora Gaspodini and Alessio Ceniccola are the founders of MADBAG.
Eleonora, Founder and Creative Director, brings over fifteen years of experience in the film industry to the brand, along with a creative sensibility shaped by fashion, set design, and costume, transforming visual storytelling into design.
Alessio, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder, leads the brand’s growth, overseeing advertising campaign strategy and helping shape the direction and development of MADBAG.
Together, they define the identity of MADBAG, bringing together creativity, vision, and the excellence of Made in Italy.
Sustainability & Social Commitment
Leather scraps and unused materials are donated to schools and academies, where they can find new life through creativity and education. Our packaging is also made from recyclable materials, reflecting the same thoughtful and responsible approach.
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WHERE WE PRODUCE
Founded in 2023, the Italian maison MADBAG creates leather goods collections that combine minimalism and creative research. Production is entrusted to specialized artisans in Scandicci , in the heart of the Tuscan leather tradition. The leathers come from certified Italian tanneries. In its Roman studio , the designs and concepts of the collections take shape through careful creative and technical development. READ NOW
THE HOT STAMPING PROCESS WITH GOLD LEAF
The MADBAG logo is imprinted onto the leather using a hot foil stamping process with gold leaf, an artisanal technique that transforms the leather's surface into a precious canvas. A very thin gold foil is applied using a die engraved with the MADBAG monogram.
A recognizable silhouette, hand-finished in Italy
An icon born in 2023, the Bassotto bag has graced magazines and captured the style of many women thanks to its distinctive silhouette and contemporary elegance. The Bassotto was conceived by observing a small dog, from which it takes its name, with a unique character: discreet yet always present, affectionate yet determined. Its elongated and harmonious lines inspire an essential, elegant, and personality-rich shape.
Our materials
Choosing LWG-certified leather means offering a luxury product that doesn't compromise on ethics and responsibility toward the planet. All our leathers come from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), the most authoritative international standard for sustainable leather processing. READ NOW
