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Leather Embossing Ideas For All Occasions

For that final flourish, our experienced embossing team is primed to create Italian leather gifts completely unique to your loved one…

What Is Leather Embossing?

Our experienced embossing team offers a bespoke service to transform your Italian leather gift into a present that will be treasured for years, whatever the occasion. It is the perfect way in which to commemorate a special event. Our team uses a heat method to stamp initials or a date, for instance, into the leather. This way, the leather gift is completely unique to the recipient. It is the final thoughtful touch to any gift for your loved ones.

Please note that we are unable to emboss our Croco mock croc leather and that personalized gifts are non-refundable.

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It is important to consider the character and style of your loved one, as well as the tone of your Italian leather gift of choice. There are four color foil finishes to choose from:

– Blind is our most subtle approach to embossing as it means that no color is applied during the embossing process.

– Gold is truly classic and best suits our rich Classico chestnut tan and dark chocolate brown leathers.

– Silver is a smart addition to any purse, briefcase, luggage bag or accessory – particularly when paired with our Classico black leather or vibrant Nappa leather.

– Copper is certainly our most modern leather and can be added to any of our Classico leathers.

Leather Embossing For Every Occasion
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The Happy Couple’s Wedding

For their honeymoon and many more adventures after that, a leather travel accessory will always be adored by the happy couple. Two of the most popular options are the Prato passport holder and the Torrino travel document wallet. The Prato passport holder is a simple addition to their travels. Available in five different tones from classic chestnut tan to vibrant hot pink, it can be tailored to the bride and groom’s personalities. They can then be embossed with their respective initials.

If, however, you want to emboss your gift with a longer message, the Torrino travel document holder offers more space. This smart joint gift can be embossed with their wedding date or joint surname. Whichever you choose these Italian leather travel accessories will develop a stunning patina over time, mapping their many adventures together.

The Torrino In Dark Chocolate Brown

A Big Birthday

For a very important birthday of a very important person to you, the right gift is often hard to find. Nevertheless, a personalized piece is always sure to be well received. Such a big birthday requires a truly special piece such as a purse, briefcase or a piece of luggage.

For the lady with refined taste, the Rosa ladylike purse is ideal. Her initials can be added in blind for a subtle approach or gold in order to match the Maxwell-Scott emblem. It is a purse that will adapt to her life, lasting for years of daily use.

Similarly, for him, a briefcase would be greatly appreciated. Our collection includes a range of styles to match his aesthetic from the modern Battista satchel briefcase to the classic Scanno slim attaché case. If they are a constant jet-setter, for business or pleasure, though then a piece of luggage will be cherished. These are special presents for the biggest of birthday celebrations.

personalizing leather
personalizing leather
The Rosa in Black Personalized in Gold
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A New Arrival

If like the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, your loved ones have only just welcomed a new bundle of joy into the family then a gift that commemorates this is sure to be appreciated. The Rivara leather shopper tote is a smart option instead of a changing bag and will suit the refined new mother with classic taste. Handcrafted from the finest Italian leather by skilled artisans, the Rivara boasts a sleek design with two medium-length shoulder straps, each 76 cm (30 inches) long with shoulder strap drop of 36cm (14 inches). In the cotton-lined interior there are two main compartments: one zipped, one with magnetic closures. There is also a small internal zipped pocket and slip pocket to separate out essentials. Versatile and practical, this large tote bag can then be embossed with the baby’s birth date in honor of their arrival. This unique baby gift truly is a piece to be prized for many years to come.

Graduating In Style

Celebrate your loved one’s commencement with an Italian leather business accessory that will last for many more years to come. When they are just about to start with their career, it is thoughtful to gift them a business accessory that will last for years of daily use. Each of our briefcases, work bags, conference folders and smaller business accessories is accompanied by a 25 year warranty which ensures that your loved one will enjoy your gift throughout their career.

Our designs are timeless and handcrafted from our signature full grain leather that is available in three classic colours: chestnut tan, dark chocolate brown and night black. This means that it will age beautifully with your loved one. Personalized, these business accessories will be even more special to them. Plus, at the moment you can use the code PROMO at checkout for free personalization and gift wrap.

T&Cs: This code is valid from 5/13/19 until 11:59pm 6/9/19. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

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personalizing leather
The Battista in Chestnut Tan Personalized in Blind
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Father’s Day

Father’s Day is always an opportunity to treat the important father figure in your life. The best is to gift him a piece that will act as a daily reminder of your love for him. An example of which would be the Ponte key ring for example with his initials as a truly smart addition to daily life.

But, for a Father’s Day gift to treasure one of our bifold wallets is ideal. These are classic designs that can be slipped into any pocket on a daily basis without adding any bulk. For the modern father, our soft grain leather has a matte finish with a contemporary aesthetic. If your father, however, has more classic taste then our signature Classico leather is an apt choice. These wallets can then be embossed with the initials of his children or each of their birth dates as a piece that completely commemorates family life.

The Ticciano In Chestnut Tan Personalized in Gold
Meet Our Head Embosser - Philip

Our Head Embosser Philip has worked within the leather industry for 35 years. He is a perfectionist in the very best way, committed to precision and accuracy. He uses two embossing machines at our embossing workshop – the Kwikprint 25 and 86 – to create pieces that are totally unique to your loved one. His passion is undeniable:

“Embossing is all about clarity and accuracy. It takes just a few moments to stamp the foil into the leather’s grain however, this is only a small part of the process. As with most crafts, the preparation is crucial for the best results. Ensuring that the heat, the pressure, the timing and the surface level is perfect takes years of practice.”

Eleanor Langan
About the Author

William Forshaw

Founder of Maxwell-Scott

William Forshaw established Maxwell-Scott to bring the art of Italian leather craftsmanship to the modern professional. Working closely with traditional tanneries in Italy, he focuses on timeless design and enduring quality.