Florence, Italy -Leather goods workshop

      At one of the cathedrals in Florence, there is a workshop and training area for leather workers. The goods are for sale and money goes to the apprentices and craftsmen. It is a surprise visit and an interesting one in  city known for its leather. The photo above is taken from a breezeway between the cathedral and the shop. It is a pretty courtyard, like many in Florence. But, you can see that it gets warm for the leather workers. Note the air conditioners placed in the old wall. I thought about buying a wallet, but they were expensive and real Florentine. Wallets marked "Florence" at the street vendors, which may in fact be crafted in India or China, are much cheaper.