Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Woven Bifold Wallet Late 1990s Burgundy

Late 1990s, northern Italy: leather stripped and woven by hand, tight and orderly, the artisans working in silence above the echo of the sewing machines. This Bottega Veneta bifold wallet is rendered in fine, dark burgundy Intrecciato—no visible logo, no ornament but the weave itself, its compact square form folding flat in the palm. The surface carries a low gleam, interrupted only by the silver-tone zipper and an unbranded leather pull tab.

Inside, a deep brown textile lining reveals four card slots, two slip pockets and a zip compartment, designed for practical use rather than display. The original dust bag, marked with BOTTEGA VENETA in spaced serif capitals, is included.

The discreet construction, absence of exterior branding, and tightly woven Intrecciato pattern place this piece in the transition between the Moltedo family and Tomas Maier’s first years—an era defined by the maxim “when your own initials are enough.” Light surface wear and minor corner softening are present, with structure fully intact.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; fine Intrecciato weave, plain interior, logo-free exterior)
Condition: Good — light surface wear, slight corner wear
Material: Woven leather exterior with brown textile lining
Colour: Dark burgundy woven leather exterior; dark brown fabric interior; silver-tone zipper with leather pull tab
Dimensions: 11 × 11.5 cm
Serial: B02519507X
Made in: Italy