Leather bags, handmade baskets, fans and creative workshops in Marseille
Artisans d'art based in Marseille, we perpetuate rare crafts with passion and know-how. Discover our selection of leather bags, woven tote bags, natural baskets and fans, available on our website. online leather goods. You can also immerse yourself in our immersive workshops: leatherwork, basketry, bookbinding, DIY paper floral, and fan-making, to design unique pieces alongside our dedicated craftspeople.
Leather bags, handmade baskets, fans and creative workshops in Marseille
THERE WAS A THREAD,
online leather goods of bags made in Marseille
Designer, Artisan of Haute Maroquinerie Solaire, online leather goods.
Founded in 2014 in Marseille, Il était un fil creates unique collections of leather bags, beach baskets, vintage clutches, shoes and fans, handcrafted from exceptional materials.
Discover our online leather goods as well as our immersive workshops in Marseille. Try your hand at arts and crafts by creating a leather bag, a personalised basket, or note, travel or gratitude books with our bookbinding workshop. You can also learn how to create sustainable, lifelike crepe paper flowers in our DIY flower workshop.
Explore a world of timeless craftsmanship and creative experiences, available online and in Marseille, for accessories that celebrate the art of living and exceptional craftsmanship.
Our woven basket bag creations & Our woven leather bags
Our collections of basket bags elegantly combine mixing materials : raffia, straw, wicker, woven palm leavesand rattanassociated with the finest selected leathers to create unique, stylish pieces. These original, elegant creations embody craftsmanship and a chic spirit.
Our new ultra trendy collection of woven leather bags is directly inspired by 70s vintage style. Basket bags, shopping bag, shoulder bags all uniquely designed in woven leather this season to stand out from the crowd. originality and elegance.
Top-of-the-range fans Made in France - Exceptional French craftsmanship
Eva Ventai is our second brand, entirely dedicated to the art of thetop-of-the-range rangedesigned and handcrafted in Provence. Each Eva Ventai fan is a genuine objet d'artcombining French know-how and refined creativity, to refresh you with style and elegance for all occasions. These fans chic, compact and practices go with every outfit, adding a touch of distinguished elegance.
Presented on our brand website There was a threadThe Eva Ventai collection shares our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Our fans, made from carefully selected materialsembody the very best of French productionwith modern designs and a lasting qualityto enhance your moments of freshness.
Fashion fans - Luxury craftsmanship
Discover thePalmette folding fanThis is an exceptional piece, the strands of which are made of wood open into an elegant palmette shape, with each strand joined by a hand-sewn thread. Symbol forelegance and refinementthis fan embodies the French craftsmanship and adds a touch of freshness with style.
Our iconicluxury fans are made handcrafted in our workshop in Marseille. Each fan is made from leathers and exceptional natural materials from the best French and Italian suppliers. These rare, high-quality materials ensure a unique product that reflects authenticity and chic.
L'Éventail Prêt-à-Emporter - Luxury craftsmanship
Discover theEclipse folding round fanan ingenious and refined accessory designed to accompany you with elegance in all circumstances. After use, this fan folds up easily and can be stored in its case. leather case elegant, designed to fit into a pocket or hang on to a bag or a belt.
Each fan in the Eclipse is made handcrafted in our workshop in Marseilleusing mainly upcycled materials from the biggest French luxury brands. This choice guarantees a product ofexceptionIt's an environmentally-friendly, authentic home made from the finest materials.
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Art and Craft Initiation Workshops - Unique Craft Experience
Immerse yourself in the world of arts and crafts with our introductory workshops unique in France and in Marseilledesigned to help you discover the French craftsmanship. At the heart of our workshop, each session takes you on a journey of discovery. immersive experience to explore authentic, traditional techniques. Discover our leather goods workshop to create a leather bag or accessory, our olfactory workshop to create your own perfume, thebookbinding workshop to make a unique notebook, thebasket customisation workshop to style a Provençal basket, or thepaper flower workshop to learn the art of making delicate, long-lasting flowers. Whether you're a novice or an enthusiast, our creative workshops in Marseille you can develop your creativity and leave with an original, original product. custom creation.
Introduction to Leather Goods Workshop
Create your own handmade bag or accessory under the guidance of a master craftsman à Marseille.
Basket customisation workshop
Add a personal touch to a Provençal basket by decorating it with ribbons, leather flowersand artistic paintings.
Bookbinding workshop
Learn about art bookbinding to create a single bookletPerfect for recording your thoughts or recipes.
Olfactory workshop
Immerse yourself in the art of perfumery and create your own unique fragranceinspired by essences from Grasse; Workshop AVAILABLE DURING 2025
DIY Floral Workshop
Create your own eternal flowers in crepe paperinspired by emblematic flowers of Provencefor compositions sustainable and elegant.
Exceptional one-off pieces, leather bags, vintage clutches, beach baskets ...
Spring-Summer Collection
Exceptional one-off pieces, leather bags, vintage clutches, beach baskets ... DiscoverOur latest news
Our creations
Our inspirations
Located in Marseille, our top-of-the-range leather goods workshop offers us a sunny, privileged and vibrant setting in which to create unlimitedly original leather bag collections using exceptional materials.
Leatherwork, colour, original shape, style, mix of natural materials such as rattan and straw,
raffia ... with the ultimate aim of creating unique and original pieces that delight the senses.
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Jacky Mini Shoulder Bag Red
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Jacky Mini Purple Shoulder Bag
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Jacky Mini Shoulder Bag Black
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Jacky Mini Shoulder Bag Green
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Jacky Mini Shoulder Bag Brown
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Jacky Mini Shoulder Bag Camel
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The manufacturing workshop
Woven leather basket bag and handmade beach or city basket
Style, original shapes like our superb vintage-style woven leather bucket bag, exceptional raw materials, traceability of products for eco-responsible fashion. Stand out from the crowd with stylish and ethical one-offs. Artisan committed to quality manufacturing of woven leather bags and beach baskets in Marseille
Shop -Workshop
IL ETAIT UN FIL
14 boulevard André AUNE
13006 Marseille
Telephone: 06 18 19 18 36
You can come and see us by appointment in our Workshop-Boutique.
Our different sources of inspiration as Marseilles leather craftsmen
At il était un filWe've always had a passion for beautiful things. Leather goods allow young designers like us to flourish by applying the traditional French know-how they have learned.
As craftsmen who love our craft, we get great satisfaction from working with high-quality raw materials, which are a constant source of inspiration for us. Working with leather and the different types of hide that we strive to sublimate gives our finished products an exceptional look and feel. Basketry is also one of our favourite activities, allowing us to create without limits, and to offer you ever more original and trendy items in our boutique.
The region in which we live and work plays an essential role in the spirit of our various creations. The southern setting that surrounds us has a strong influence on our work, both in terms of the choice of materials and the colours we choose to feature. The reflections of the Mediterranean and the sun are elements that permeate many of the items we make. The vast majority of our summer collections are created in this warm, colourful spirit.
Buying a piece from our workshop is like immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the Marseilles coastline. This change of scenery is now available to you via our online sales site, which offers you the possibility of delivery anywhere in France.
Our commitment to the environment.
Enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Provence led us to ask ourselves questions about the role of manufacturers in relation to the environment.
This privileged living environment is one of our main sources of inspiration on a daily basis, and we owe it to ourselves to return the favour by trying to preserve nature as much as possible.
That's why, as eco-responsible craftsmen, we make it a point of honour to provide our customers with full traceability of the products and raw materials we use.
We have therefore decided to use only French or Italian suppliers.
Our range of leather goods.
Relax for a shopping break and discover our sunny new collection.
It features a whole range of top-of-the-range products.
Whether you're looking for a gift idea or want to treat yourself to an original leather goods item, our boutique has a wide selection of exceptional pieces for you to choose from.
Whatever your look, you're bound to find something to suit it.
We offer you a range of different product styles: from the most sober to the most extravagant, they all have in common the fact that they combine French style and elegance.
Wearing a piece of leather goods designed from start to finish by a craftsman makes standing out from the crowd child's play.
We offer a wide range of bags. Whether it's the classic leather bag, the tote bag or the casual beach basket, you'll find bags to suit all your activities.
Belt bags (otherwise known as fanny packs) will win you over for their ultra-practicality, and the freedom of movement they offer will leave you spellbound.
And let's not forget the bags, pouches and other accessories of all kinds, available in a multitude of materials and colours, leaving you spoilt for choice.
All you have to do is let yourself be guided by your tastes and your desires at the time.
With the il était un fil online shop, you can add a touch of sunshine to your day with just one click.
And don't forget that we're always delighted to welcome you on site, so don't hesitate to come and immerse yourself in this world where all your senses will be tantalised.
