What is Marcopoloni?

Our goal is to bring people like you, who cherish and appreciate fine artistry, closer to the artisans who create them. Everything we offer is handmade by carefully-selected artisans who pour their love and pride into each piece of work.

Much as Marco Polo brought the Western world in contact with the treasures of the Far East in the late 13th century, Marcopoloni strives to put you in touch with beautiful handmade goods from around the world!

It Is Time for a New Campomaggi Bag

Having just bought a new laptop means that my trusted COLOMBO messenger bag is a little small and I need to give it a big brother. The choice is not easy because the selection is wide. I have two favorites, but the suggestions that have come in are very compelling too! . . . → Read More: It Is Time for a New Campomaggi Bag

An Interesting Stop While House Hunting

5692 Hollyleaf Lane, San Jose, CA 95118 is a crazy listing offered a a crazy price. But in this crazy Sillicon Valley real estate market anything goes and even this creative interior will likely sell for more than a very demanding asking price. . . . → Read More: An Interesting Stop While House Hunting

A Surprise Gift From Italy

A few weeks ago we got a surprise visit from Gianni’s cousin, who happens to live less than an hour away from our office, and he was bearing gifts from Italy! Oh my, what could it be? We opened it right away and it was a gift for our daughter Chiara: a small blue . . . → Read More: A Surprise Gift From Italy

The Companion I Never Expected

I don’t like purses. Why? Well, the word “purse” ALWAYS implies that it is some sort of fashionable handbag that ladies carry. Any sort of bag a lady carries is automatically seen as a “purse”. That makes no sense to me. With that said, I am definitely not the type of person to carry . . . → Read More: The Companion I Never Expected

Why Only Bags Made in Italy?

At Marcopoloni, we care about products that express the artisan’s genius and creativity. We expect to find that anywhere in the world, but, since I am Italian, Italy has been a major focus for our searches. It helps that amazing leather craftsmanship abounds in Italy.

But I am sure that you are already . . . → Read More: Why Only Bags Made in Italy?

Why is 25-02-1961 on Every Campomaggi Label?

Well, because it is the birth date for the inspiration of every Campomaggi bag. . . . → Read More: Why is 25-02-1961 on Every Campomaggi Label?

Vroom vroom!

Ever wanted to buy that nice Italian car you’ve been dreaming about? Well, I believe you are in luck! Last week, we received a Gianni shipment with some brand new products. Yes, including a car! We even held a Facebook contest giving away a free car key chain in the color of your choice . . . → Read More: Vroom vroom!

The Grinch Has Arrived and Fedex Saved the Day

It looked like a snow storm would have caused at least 10 packages to arrive after Christmas. I was the Grinch, but FedEx came to the rescue and delivered most package on its day off so that they could arrive before Christmas. Thank you FedEx! . . . → Read More: The Grinch Has Arrived and Fedex Saved the Day

The ZAVATTI Has a Day in The Sun

We feel that the ZAVATTI leather backpack was featured on the Revolution TV series! We got to see a shot of just the bag with the sun shining on it. It was beautiful! . . . → Read More: The ZAVATTI Has a Day in The Sun

We Finally Spotted the ZAVATTI on Revolution!

We finally spotted our ZAVATTI leather backpack on the Revolution TV series, but, so far, it took some real digging through the photos to even see it. . . . → Read More: We Finally Spotted the ZAVATTI on Revolution!

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