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!

What Do I Need My Leather Bag to Carry, And Where?

Before I can pick a new Campomaggi bag I have to define what my needs are: what do I need to carry and where do I need to go. . . . → Read More: What Do I Need My Leather Bag to Carry, And Where?

Valentine’s Day

Ahh…Valentine’s Day. The day that represents love and all that embodies it. That much is true but depending on who you ask about the origins of Valentine’s Day, the stories may not be too consistent, if at all. One person may tell you that it all started with a priest by the name of . . . → Read More: Valentine’s Day

Thank You!

We want to thank our customers and our vendors for being so good to us in 2012 and wish everyone a happy 2013. . . . → Read More: Thank You!

Posting More New Campomaggi Bags!

We love that we carry such a large collection of Campomaggi bags … But that means we are constantly adding new products. From taking photos to writing descriptions, it’s not an easy feat. But perhaps the hardest part is coming up with a good name for each bag that has meaning, that is . . . → Read More: Posting More New Campomaggi Bags!

Shirakawa-go: Worth a Visit!

Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

When we went to Japan last summer, I had high hopes of being able to take and post photos on the go. Of course, reality was a bit different, and here I am, 7 months later, getting around to posting one photo from the trip. This was . . . → Read More: Shirakawa-go: Worth a Visit!

I Dislike Leaf Blowers

I don’t like leaf blowers. Why are they used so much? Am I the only one to hate them? . . . → Read More: I Dislike Leaf Blowers

Kewpie Dolls: A Revelation

Kewpie Dolls at the Miyagawa Morning Market in Takayama

I came across these adorable Kewpie dolls at the Miyagawa Morning Market in Takayama, Japan. The dolls were not handmade, but they were wearing little handmade 浴衣(yukata, or a casual version of the kimono)! When I laid eyes upon them, they immediately brought me . . . → Read More: Kewpie Dolls: A Revelation

“Happy Easter”, or “Buona Pasqua” for the Italians out there!

I’ve been living in the States for 4 years now, and I tend to forget about those Italian holidays that are less important here or not celebrated at all. Easter, sadly, is one of those holidays. In Italy Pasqua is the second most important religious holiday after Christmas. The Monday that follows is . . . → Read More: “Happy Easter”, or “Buona Pasqua” for the Italians out there!

Marcopoloni to Donate Proceeds to Japan Relief Efforts

starting 5pm PDT on April 19, and through midnight PDT on May 8, Marcopoloni will donate 5% of net proceeds from our online sales to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund through GlobalGiving.org . . . → Read More: Marcopoloni to Donate Proceeds to Japan Relief Efforts

April Fool’s Day is Pesce d’Aprile in Italy!

Pesce d'Aprile!

It looks like almost all countries in the Western World somehow celebrate on the first day of April of every year. Everyone seems to do it in a different way though, and if some countries celebrate the day with practical jokes and general foolishness only until noon, in Italy – like . . . → Read More: April Fool’s Day is Pesce d’Aprile in Italy!

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