ABOUT FOUNDER
GROTTO founder Huang Boqing is an avid traveler who seeks a common language between journey and design. His boundless travels allow him to draw inspiration from diverse cultures. "BORN FOR FREEDOM" reflects not only his personal travel philosophy but also the transformative potential he instills into his creations.
"I am drawn to evolving leather — materials with a vitality that gradually intertwines with the wearer's presence. That’s why I only design the first half of a piece; the second half of the story I leave to time. In this way, the product is co-created with its user and with the passing years — all in pursuit of a Timeless expression."
— Huang Boqing, Founder
ABOUT GROTTO
Since its inception in 2001, GROTTO's visual identity has featured an upward-pointing arrow that integrates the brand's "Born for Freedom" philosophy into the structural form of the Chinese character "GE" from its localized name “GE LE". This design embodies the spirit of "aspirational freedom".
LEATHER WORKSHOP
The premier leathers we select originate from Tuscany, the heartland of Italian tanning, where a millennia-old legacy of craftsmanship endures. It is through patient maturation and intricate artistry that we breathe life into the hide, achieving a unique and vibrant character.
Through patient waiting and intricate artistry, we achieve a vivid sense of life in every hide.
For every GROTTO handbag, we steadfastly adhere to traditional craftsmanship. Dozens of elaborate processes - from paper patterning, leather selection, and cutting to stitching and final embellishments - are meticulously executed by artisans with decades of bag-making expertise.
By collaborating with global top-tier tanneries on leather development, style innovation, and special techniques, coupled with our brand-owned atelier production, we witness each innovation, every meticulous procedure, and the gradual emergence of each handbag.
