Our Signature Leathers

All leather goes through one of several types of tanning processes. We use the method of vegetable tanning for our Old leather, Washed, and Dolce collections. Why do we choose veg-tanning over other tanning processes for these collections? • Veg-tanned leather is known for its durability, strength, and character. The unmistakable smell and feel you associate with real leather comes only by using the veg-tanning method. Like wine, this stimulates the senses in natural and mysterious ways. • Veg-tanned leather is an eco-friendly sustainable material and free of harmful residues. Our tannery is part of a cooperative water purification system that helps protect the environment. • Veg-tanning is an Old World skill that blends artistry and precision. It cannot be learned overnight. Our tanning partners have three generations of artists, each passing down family recipes only they know. 

General characteristics of our Signature Italian Leathers

• BOSCA signature leathers are tanned in Italy in a small town between Florence and Pisa, near the Arno River. 
• BOSCA leathers are full-grain leathers.   
• Our rawhides are responsibly sourced from French farms, primarily small-scale, family-run businesses. The care, diet, and ambience these herds experience is incomparably supportive.          
• Our signature leathers are Certified Tuscan (Italian) vegetable-tanned leather.

• Our tannery is certified by the Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale, is Silver Rated by LWG, and is sustainability audited by ICEC.  
• The tannery is part of a cooperative water purification system to ensure that all effluent meets the highest European standards for minimum bio-eco impact.
• Our tannery uses primarily organic vegetable extracts and vegetable and animal oils.
• Tannins are derived from plants such as Chestnut, Oak, and Mimosa. These different compounds create leathers with different characteristics.  We use Chestnut tannins.   

• Being genuine vegetable-tanned signatures, leathers will all develop a beautiful patina over time. Old Leather may become less shiny over tim,e whereas Dolce, Washed, and Italo may become shinier over time.
• Our signature leathers are hand-stained. This means that the color is applied by hand to each hide, giving each cut from each hide a unique coloration.

• Our hand-stained leathers are inspected and sorted 4 times in the manufacturing process. Many skins are pulled out as not suitable for our highly natural and revealing finishing techniques.

Our Leathers

Our Collections refer to specific design themes, but are genearlly related to a specific leather. We can speak about collections and leathers at the same time. We currently have ten leathers or "collections" in our line.

Old Leather   

• Old Leather is our most recognizable leather. The distinct look and classic design come from years of unwavering dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and style. Old Leather is Italian, hand-stained, vegetable-tanned leather. Commonly used in shoemaking for its strength and durability, Old Leather has the durability of shoe leather without stiffness. The deep coloration and high gloss finish highlight the natural grain and textures in the hide. Old Leather lasts for decades, aging gracefully over the years. Old Leather is unmistakable, classic, and dependable, making it perfect for the distinguished individual.
• Old Leather's distinct look and classic design comes from years of unwavering dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and style.
• Italian, hand-stained, vegetable-tanned leather.
• Processed with ancient techniques we revived decades ago.
• Old Leather has the durability of vegetable-tanned shoe leather without the stiffness.
• The deep coloration and high gloss finish highlight the natural grain and textures in the hide.
• Old Leather lasts for decades, developing a beautiful Patina over the years.
• Finish: High Gloss
• Available in: Black, Dark Brown,
• Cognac & Amber
• Medium temper (not particularly soft)
• Glossy ironed finish (not soft to the touch

Old Leather Smoked

• Medium temper (not particularly soft)
• Glossy ironed finish (not soft to the touch)
• This is a special edition of our signature Old Leather but it is double-hand stained. Old Leather itself is a hand stained leather. Finished products are then hand-stained a second time to give them a "smoked" vintage look

Dolce

• Dolce in Italian means sweet, soft, luscious, and smooth. We named our Dolce Leather accordingly because of its decadent soft feel and distinct look. Dolce is part of our Italian, hand-stained, vegetable-tanned leathers. Like a fine wine, this leather matures, developing a soft patina as it ages to the perfect sweetness. The rich stain highlights the natural grains and textures of the veg-tanned leather. We polish the leather to a low luster, producing a semi-gloss finish. Dolce is an instant classic, refined with a modern style that will impress.
• Dolce in Italian means sweet, soft, luscious, and smooth. We named our Dolce Leather accordingly because of its decadently soft feel and distinct look. 
• Italian, hand-stained, vegetable-tanned leather.
• Dolce matures over time , developing a soft patina as it matures like a fine Italian wine.
• The rich stain highlights the natural grains and textures of the veg-tanned leather. 
• Finish: Low luster, semi-gloss 
• Available in: Dark Brown, Amber & Black 
• Soft-Medium temper (slightly softer than Old Leather)
• Medium luster- slightly soft to the touch

Roma

• The Roma collection combines two leathers. The exterior is the (eponymous) Roma leather. It is a pebble-grained hand-stained Italian vegetable tanned leather. The interior is our signature Old Leather.
• The Roma leather is a medium temper leather
• Medium luster- slightly soft to the touch.

Vinta

• Vinta is made with our Old Leather. This collection has a different name because the styling and construction of these wallets is unique to Vinta products.
• Like Old Leather, this collection has a medium temper and a glossy finish. 

Italo

• Medium temper (not particularly soft)
• Matt finish- slightly soft to touch.

Vintage Crocco

• Soft-Medium temper (slightly softer than Old Leather)
• Matt/waxy finish- slightly soft to touch.

Saffiano 

• Saffiano is an Argentine leather. The name refers to the cross-hatch design stamped into the exterior pockets of this leather.
• Saffiano leather is a medium temper.
• Matt finish- slightly soft to the touch.

Nappa Vitello

Nappa Vitello is as soft as lambs skin with the durability of cowhide. Over time Nappa Vitello will develop a rich patina, but the real beauty of this leather is the way it feels between your fingers. 

• Soft, supple feel 

• Smooth texture 

• Finish: Matte 

• Available in: Black

Monfrini

• Very soft temper
• Smooth-soft to touch.

Throughout our website we use the name "Italia" to indicate that this product was made in our BOSCA Italia factory outside of Florence Italy.

All of our leathers are full grain leathers. This is the durable and beautiful exterior layer of the hide.

We source leather from a variety of countries. Except for Nappa Vitello and Saffiano all of the leathers in our line at this time are Italian tanned leathers.