Florence - Do those "Authorised seller" signs at the stores selling leather goods mean anything?
At one of the stalls in Mercato Centrale, we were looking at leather wallets, and I noticed that the stall had a sign saying they were an "Authorised seller". Sorry, I didn't take a photo, but it had a red fleur de lis on it.
Does the sign mean that the goods in the stall are genuine leather?
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Is Florence leather market legit?
Because Florence is known for its leather, it has attracted a pretty shady trade in cheap knock-offs and poor quality goods sold to tourists who don't know any better. Keep in mind as well that it's not only illegal to sell knock-offs in Italy, it's also illegal to buy them.Is leather in Florence real?
While the glossy side of the leather is hard to differentiate from fake leather, some real leather and even the best leather in Florence might have blemishes such as scars.What is Florence leather?
The Florentine tradition of working leather dates back into antiquity. Due to the proximity of the Arno river, providing an endless supply of water necessary for the tanning process, Florence and other small towns bordering the river became important sources of high quality leather.How can you tell if Italian leather is real?
Real Italian leather has a distinctive and unmistakable smell, a quite strong one actually. If you have two objects in your hands, one in real leather and the other one in faux leather, just smell them, you will immediately realize the difference.Why You Should Visit The ORIGINAL Leather Market Of FLORENCE, ITALY 🇮🇹
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