Even Moominmamma Is Carrying BV! Bottega Veneta × Moomin Weaves Fairytales Into Leather
This collaboration is worth a closer look.
Summary
- Bottega Veneta partners with Moomin, bringing Tove Jansson's characters and landscapes into leather craft.
- The collection covers bags like the Andiamo, wallets, character charms, and home decor, while also featuring a leather-crocheted Snufkin doll.
- Japan will launch an early release at an Isetan Shinjuku pop-up store on November 11, expanding to select boutiques and the official Japan website on November 18.
If Moominmamma stepped into Bottega Veneta, which bag would she pick? This collaboration delivers the answer. Teaming up with Moomin, Bottega Veneta transforms Tove Jansson’s beloved characters, color palettes, and storybook scenes into handbags, charms, and everyday objects. Even the Moominmamma leather charm carries a mini Intrecciato woven bag of her own, infusing the familiar tale with details you’ll want to zoom in on.
Moominmamma’s apron reimagined as a red-and-white woven Andiamo
images from/Bottega Veneta × Moomin
The Small Andiamo in the collection takes inspiration from Moominmamma’s striped apron, intertwining red and soft white leather in the signature weave, finished with a golden knot hardware detail. The character’s spirit seamlessly weaves into the silhouette through color, making it striking and warm even if you don’t know the story.
Other designs hold their own narrative clues: the Large Pinacoteca tote features comic strip panels, while select wallets nod to the exterior walls and roof of Moominhouse with blue and red tones. The Small Cabat incorporates original cover art from Comet in Moominland onto its internal pouch, bringing the classic woven bag directly into the book’s world.
From 3D character charms to a Snufkin figurine days in the making
images from/Bottega Veneta
The craft’s playful side shines brightest in the leather pieces that bring character silhouettes into three dimensions. The Moomintroll charm is hand-woven from tubular Nappa leather to capture his rounded frame, while the Moominmamma charm includes her striped apron and a mini woven bag. The collection also features a Moominhouse charm and a pencil holder packed with colored pencils, bringing the story’s architecture into daily life.
The Snufkin figurine is crafted from finely cut Nappa leather using a crochet technique that takes artisans days to complete, offering a tactile 3D finish distinct from traditional bag weaving. The collection debuts early on November 11 at a pop-up in Isetan Shinjuku in Japan, followed by a broader release on November 18 across flagship stores in Ginza and Omotesando, the Hankyu Umeda leather goods location, and the Japanese official website.
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