Athison is a brand of Manifattura di Domodossola, a company with over 100 years of history that has always looked to the future keeping its feet firmly rooted in the values and traditions of the local territory. ATHISON is the ancient name of a sacred river that flows down from the Alpine glaciers across Val D’Ossola, leading into Lake Maggiore.
The first collection of Athison bags is unique in the world in terms of technology, history, raw materials, and production techniques. All models are designed and completely produced in our headquarters with sophisticated looms capable of braiding vegetable leather with thin copper threads.
The Athison collection is one of the highest expressions of Made in Italy, being something completely new, and never seen before in the leather market. The Athison collection is manufactured with vegetable-tanned hide according to the most traditional, natural, and environmental-friendly process that was handed down by expert craftsmen from Egyptian and Roman times to produce footwear and apparel. This type of work is the perfect technique for all those who are looking for an anti-allergic, environmental-friendly product. In this way, the impact on health and on the environment is minimized during production, recycling, and disposal. Most of the substances that are used in vegetable tanning are recovered during production and transformed into fertilizers for agricultural use, whereas the final parts (muds) are largely used in the building industry. Enhanced colors and eco-compatible materials are the foundations of Athison philosophy. All our work is environmental-friendly and we have decided not to abandon the traditional production processes, integrating them with modern technologies. A clear example of this is the method used to dye the hides and polish the yarns to obtain the Colours of Athison, which are natural and have a high aesthetic value. Quality, innovation, and state-of-the-art machinery are the secrets of our highly-refined products, where technology meets elegance.
“Life is a story about connections. We don’t make just accessories. We braid lifestyles.”
Villadossola, Italy