eRNESTO'S lEATHER
WORKSHOP
ERNESTO'S FAMILY WORKSHOP
This workshop is family-owned and operates as an independent micro-business. They have learned the techniques for leather goods passed down through several generations; the craft and knowledge have remained, and techniques have improved over the years.
LEÓN, GUANAJUATO
The city of León is known for having a large guild dedicated to the manufacture and creation of leather accessories such as shoes and handbags. According to the Municipal Historical Archive, the manufacture of the first leather shoes in the city dates from the year 1645.
