La Scuola del Cuoio is a company with more than 60 years of history, dedicated to the realization of prestigious leather goods, situated in the heart of Florence, in Piazza Santa Croce.
It was created after World War II thanks to the collaboration of the Franciscan friars of the monastery of Santa Croce, who wanted to teach a craft to the orphans of the ' Boys Town ' of Pisa and of families Gori and Casini, Masters Florentine leather artisans since the years ' 30.
The leather School of Florence, was born in a strategic location along the banks of the River Arno, where focused businesses that needed large amounts of water.
It was precisely the element of water, essential for the functioning of workshops, to join the Holy Cross to the leather, making it one of the most prestigious in Italy and worldwide.
La Scuola del Cuoio stands out for having kept intact the ancient manufacturing art, managing to convey the prestige of its products and commitment to tradition.
The operations performed by the skilled hands of artisans such as the study of design, choice of leathers from use and careful finishing, allow the creation of products of the highest quality.
La Scuola del Cuoio is synonymous with refinement, taste and refinement, but also a heritage of craftsmen, artists and workers that have made this company a Diamond of the Made in Italy that you can discover in Piazza Santa Croce, 16 in Florence.