Tissa Fontaneda

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Tissa Fontaneda?

  Tissa Fontaneda is a Spanish accessories label whose handbags and leather goods are handcrafted in Spain from soft nappa leather. The brand is part of the slow fashion movement, producing in small quantities with an emphasis on ethical making, quality and longevity, and its sculptural textured leather has become its signature.

• What is Tissa Fontaneda known for?

  Tissa Fontaneda is best known for its distinctive textured nappa leather bags, which have a sculptural, tactile quality unlike conventional smooth leather. The range spans handbags, purses and leather bracelets, all handcrafted in Spain.

• Where can I buy Tissa Fontaneda in the UK?

  You can buy Tissa Fontaneda at Lonah, an independent designer boutique in Westbourne, Bournemouth, in store and online with free UK delivery. Lonah is one of a small number of UK stockists, with a hand-picked edit of bags, purses and bracelets.

• Are Tissa Fontaneda bags real leather?

  Yes, Tissa Fontaneda works in Spanish nappa leather, chosen for its softness, and each bag is handcrafted in Spain. The distinctive texture is created in the making rather than embossed, which is part of why each piece is slightly individual.

• How do I care for a nappa leather bag?

  Keep nappa leather away from prolonged rain and direct heat, wipe marks promptly with a soft dry cloth, and feed the leather occasionally with a neutral conditioner tested on a hidden spot first. Store the bag stuffed with tissue in its dust bag to hold the sculptural shape.