In the early Eighties, a group of friends on the island of Elba started to assemble, almost by chance, belts and bags in natural cowhide and recycled materials. They created handmade, unique and now-legendary items. For example, the Spazzatura belt, decorated with recycled waste, the Tribu belt, embroidered with a family of stylized stick figures, and the collection made using recycled cans commissioned by Comme de Garcons.
This entertaining pastime took a serious turn, and the Henry Beguelin brand was born. However its spirit has never changed: objects crafted by hand with ancient mastery. Timeless pieces that are always current because the go beyond the concept of short-lived “fads” to become the expression of real luxury.
A hallmark of their world is the miniature stick figure hand embroidered in the special waxed thread utilized to sew all the company’s products. The eloquent ideogram that distinguishes every product has become a full-fledged seal of authenticity, quality and craftsmanship.
Desert Son of Santa Fe carries Henry Beguelin handbags, footwear, apparel, belts and buckles. Contact our shop for inquiries on our current inventory.
