Caro Asserpentato…Caterina Lucchi

Caterrina Lucchi Fall and Winter bags are in and as the saying goes here in Tuscany, “caro asserpentato”.

There are many ways to express yourself in Italy. There are hand gestures flying about on a regular basis, all sorts of facial expressions, hello and goodbye kisses from cheek to cheek, not to mention the slang and funny sayings the Italians have. But these things just add to the reasons why we love and adore Italy and the Italians.

Getting back to “caro asserpentato”, this is an old Tuscan “modo di dire” or saying originating from the fact that reptiles skins, even way back when, were something to be desired and typically more valued and considered more precious than others. Nowadays the Italians use it to express something that is exclusive and if you combine exclusivity with python you get a beautiful handmade Italian leather handbag by Caterina Lucchi.

The new Fall and Winter Collection is one of a kind. One style, which is made in two sizes, comes in both auburn orange and a gray-blue. This style, in orange for example, boasts a canvas base with an array of rustic orange colored leather work on the front of the bag and the larger one even has a unique external leather cell phone pocket on the backside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And my personal favorite is the larger Senape colored tote with frilled, zipper leather detailing on the front of the bag. This too, comes in a smaller clutch version, both which can be worn with an optional cross body strap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s all in the details with Caterina Lucchi. Between the original vintage coloring, the washed leather, and feminine deatils, you won’t find handbags like these anywhere else.

The Grass is Always Greener in Tuscany

It’s true how the saying goes, the grass is always greener and that’s certainly true this time of year in Tuscany, Italy. The sunflowers are in full bloom, the countryside is bursting with lush greenery and the Cypress trees are as tall as ever.

The surroundings on my way to work at Pierotucci every morning are picturesque like out of a movie and with all this green in mind, I couldn’t help but take notice of a particular bag we have in our store.

It’s green, of course, but a very particular green, a color truly rich and unique in shade that can also be used as a neutral. In my eyes, this handbag is everything that a proper Tuscan summer should represent. This classic Italian style saddle bag was made using top quality calf skin leather with a classic Italian design, long cross body adjustable shoulder strap, and finished with hand painted terrcotta edges and a vibrant lining, it’s the perfect choice for summer. Take a look for yourself!

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