Fabris Pelletteria, Via Belsiana 12/13, Rome.

This is a rather rubbish photo of the exterior of "Fabris Pelletteria" (a pelletteria being a leather goods shop), tucked away on the side steets between the Via del Corso and Piazza di Spagna. As any bad workman does, I blame my tools. In this case, the sun, my schooling, the camera and the too highly polished windows.

Anyway, this is one of my favourite shops in Rome. A family run leather goods store, it's been in business (in a number of locations across the city) for around 100 years. It has the kind of tightly squished style of storage that I love and seem only to be found in pelletterias and second hand goods stores. The rummage is on!
Oh... tempting to get involved, is it not?
Behind the counter is Angela, the daughter of the current poprietor. She didn't want to be photographed, so I had to buy something to soften her stance up. Well, someone's gotta do it.
This was the sale box of wallets, card holders, purses etc., all stored in a rather nice briefcase. When was the last time you saw one of those in broad daylight? Time for a comeback, perhaps.
Wallets strewn about, bags hanging from random hooks, handbags hidden in nooks and corners....
Angela is still not happy about this!

And here's their website: www.fabrisleathergoods.com