Best city for custom leathergoods factories?

Best city for custom leathergoods factories?
Mar 10, 2005 12:26
GEEKETTE Points: Join Date: Mar 10, 2005 Status: offline	Hi, I'm seeking craftspeople/producers that can make very high quality custom designed leather luggage. Many people have recommended China as a better choice than Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc. but I'm not sure where exactly. Which city would be best for craftshops/small factories that can produce high-end leathergoods in small volumes? I need quality craftsmanship similar to Hermes/LV, etc. NOT looking for replicas, just describing the quality level wanted. Those I've found online are expensive and require high minimum quantities but I realize that smaller craft businesses tend not to be online so it's best to just plan an extended visit to an area with strong crafts industry & try to locate a suitable firm and hopefully leave with a sample product set. Problem is, which city is the best bet? Thanks!

Mar 10, 2005 12:26

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Hi,

I'm seeking craftspeople/producers that can make very high quality custom designed leather luggage. Many people have recommended China as a better choice than Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc. but I'm not sure where exactly. Which city would be best for craftshops/small factories that can produce high-end leathergoods in small volumes? I need quality craftsmanship similar to Hermes/LV, etc. NOT looking for replicas, just describing the quality level wanted.

Those I've found online are expensive and require high minimum quantities but I realize that smaller craft businesses tend not to be online so it's best to just plan an extended visit to an area with strong crafts industry & try to locate a suitable firm and hopefully leave with a sample product set. Problem is, which city is the best bet?

Thanks!

Mar 10, 2005 12:31	#1
MERMAID Points: Join Date: Jan 7, 2005 Status: Offline	Wenzhou, Zhejiang would be a good place. Also Yiwu in Zhejiang is distributing center for small products, which means u can find all the accessories at low cost.

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