Hand in Hand

The ‘hand in hand’ project calls upon a diverse group of ateliers and workshops to interpret the Baguette by applying local craft, transforming its traditional handbag construction into a veritable objet d’art. Unifying each limited-edition Baguette in an edition of 20, one for each region of Italy, the inside pocket of every bag is stamped with the atelier’s name and location, and the gold ‘FENDI Hand in Hand’ logo.

Abruzzo

An ode to creative excellence, “tombolo aquilano” lace is exquisitely crafted using a centuries-old technique.

Veneto

Rich floral brocade inspired by Venice’s glorious history is woven on authentic Jacquard looms.

Lazio

Reflecting Rome’s rich historical heritage with the ancient jewellery-crafting technique of “granulatura”.

Umbria

Opulent fabrics featuring Medieval Italian designs pay homage to Perugia’s beauty and tradition.

Tuscany

Like a modern sculpture, this seamless Fendi Baguette is hand-moulded from a single piece of leather using the “cuoio artistico fiorentino” technique.

Puglia

Ethereal floral motifs are lovingly handcrafted in the traditional Apulian technique “chiacchierino”.

Marche

Natural textures and tones define this Fendi Baguette, interlaced by hand from supple willow branches native to the region.

Molise

Isernia’s renowned ivory-white lacework features ultralight spirals and delicate geometries that compliment the iconic bag shape.

Calabria

Showcasing the art of weaving ginestra broom fibers, this all-natural Fendi Baguette features local traditional motifs and plant-based tinctures.

Sardinia

A contemporary interpretation of the traditional "pibiones" double-sided weave, featuring Fendi’s signature patterns.

Sicily

A true work of art in silver and coral, crafted in Trapani by one of UNESCO’s Living Human Treasures.

Liguria

Just outside Genova on the coast of Liguria, the medieval tradition of filigree silverwork is alive and well in the town of Campo Ligure – where over thirty workshops still continue this meticulous practice of decorative folded silver thread.

Valle d'Aosta

In northwestern Italy, the small alpine commune of Champorcher in the Aosta valley, Valle d’Aosta, has revived the hand-weaving of local natural textiles, namely a sturdy cloth of undyed hemp embroidered with customary red motifs.

Piedmont

The Piedmont region is the home of ‘bandera’ embroidery, a colourful style of raised wool and cotton thread embroidery on white honeycomb fabrics known as ‘painting with a needle’.

Emilia Romagna

The Baguette features a starry sky assembled from hand-cut micro tiles, an homage to the fabulous glass and stone mosaics of Ravenna.

Lombardy

In the industrial northern city of Varese, in the verdant Lombardy region, the master luggage makers Bertoni Valigeria are a powerhouse of modern leather craftsmanship.

Campania

Named ‘tarsia sorrentina’, this delicate craft sees artisans cut and set fine pieces of contrasting wood in precious objet d’art.

Trentino Alto Adige

Close to the Austrian border, the alpine region of Trentino Alto Adige is home to an ancient tradition of peacock feather ‘quillwork’ embroidery. Peacock-quill embroidery (known as Federkielstickerei) is the skill of artistically decorating leather with split feather shafts.