Buti
Italy
Buti is an Italian leather goods brand from the town of Buti in Tuscany. It makes handbags and leather accessories, and traces its history to Pilade Buti, who registered his artisan business in 1959.
| Brand start | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Pilade Buti |
| Location | Buti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Company established | 2004 |
| Employees | 10 to 19 |
What is Buti?
Buti, operated by BUTI SRL, is an Italian leather goods company based in Buti, in the province of Pisa, Tuscany. The company record lists 2004 as the year of establishment of the current company, while the brand's history begins earlier.
History
According to the Italian Trade Agency's company profile, founder Pilade Buti started as an artisan in the Tuscan countryside between Florence, Pisa and Lucca, making chestnut baskets trimmed with leather. He registered his business with the chamber of commerce on 26 October 1959, which the profile describes as the official start of the Buti brand.
Products and positioning
The brand makes handbags and leather accessories. Models named in the profile include:
- Dorian, a calfskin handbag with bamboo handles
- Tamara, a large bag in straw fabric and calfskin
- Susy Mignon, a mini handbag in calfskin and python
- Adelia Media, a medium shopping bag in several leather finishes
- Lisa 23, a day bag in vegetable leather with hand-woven details
Why it matters
The profile says the company pairs master craftsmen with apprentices and has between 10 and 19 employees, which places Buti among the small artisan producers of Tuscan leather goods.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buti from?
Buti is an Italian leather goods brand based in the town of Buti in Tuscany.
What does Buti sell?
Buti sells handbags and leather accessories made from calfskin, straw fabric and vegetable leather.