{"product_id":"bottega-veneta-roma-navy-intrecciato","title":"Bottega Veneta Roma Small Intrecciato 2-Way Bag Navy Blue Calfskin","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#666;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen your own initials are enough, you don't need anyone else's.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bottega Veneta Roma Small in hand-woven navy calfskin Intrecciato with gold-tone hardware, from the late Tomas Maier era at the house, has been authenticated by Sold Attire's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authenticity-guarantee\"\u003e10-step verification process\u003c\/a\u003e and listed with full disclosure of inclusions. Hand-woven in the Intrecciato technique that has defined the house since 1966, fitted with twin top handles and a removable shoulder strap for the two-way carry the Roma silhouette is built around. Pre-owned Bottega Veneta demand in Egypt has been steady since 2022 because late-Maier construction is widely rated as the most consistent quality window the house has produced. For those who buy once and buy right, this bag is that piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottega Veneta\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roma Small (Intrecciato 2-Way)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomas Maier era\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra \/ Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm top handle, 51 cm removable shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-woven calfskin Intrecciato\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suede interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, brushed finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Marker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior leather tag with Bottega Veneta name, model, and date code\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (SA Score 8 of 10). Intrecciato weave alignment at the 45-degree angle across the body; corners tight; gold-tone hardware bright; suede lining clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold Attire dust bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#666;font-style:italic;\"\u003eTap to explore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eThe Vision\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA Wednesday morning at the National Bank of Egypt in Garden City, the Roma carried in the hand because that is how the bag was designed to be carried first. She wears a navy linen suit and low pumps, and the woven leather echoes the tailoring without competing with it. Later that afternoon, she switches the strap on for the school run. Same bag, different posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eThe Provenance\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBottega Veneta was founded in Vicenza in 1966 around a single technical innovation: hand-woven leather strips, each cut to the millimetre and braided into a surface strong enough to hold its shape without the structural lining most luxury houses depended on. The brand named the technique Intrecciato. When Tomas Maier took the house in 2001, he kept the discipline of the weave and removed almost everything else, including external logos. By 2017, the year this bag was produced, Maier had spent sixteen years sharpening that single argument. Pre-loved Bottega Veneta demand in Cairo has been steady since 2022 with particularly strong interest in late-Maier pieces. Sold Attire sourced this bag directly from Japan's curated vintage auction circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eThe Dialogue\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I authenticate a Bottega Veneta Roma?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Intrecciato weave should run at a precise 45-degree angle, with each strip the same width and tension across the bag. Counterfeits frequently break alignment at the corners or use wider strips to save labour. The interior leather tag should specify Bottega Veneta, the model, and a date code. Hardware on Maier-era pieces is brushed gold-tone with no visible casting seams. The suede lining should match the exterior leather grade and show the same wear curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does calfskin Intrecciato hold up in Cairo's climate?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCalfskin is stable across Cairo's temperature swings and resists humidity better than lambskin or exotic leathers. The Intrecciato weave actually breathes more than solid leather, which means it tolerates the summer well. Store inside the dust bag in a cool wardrobe and avoid leaving the bag inside a sealed car during peak summer hours. A leather conditioner suited to calfskin every six months keeps the weave supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does the Roma sit on the secondary market?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Roma is a Maier-era model with a clear position between the larger Cabat tote and the smaller Knot clutches. Navy and black colourways trade more reliably than seasonal colourways. Late-Maier construction (2015 through 2018) commands a consistent premium over post-2018 Bottega bags on resale platforms. Small Roma bags in good or excellent condition tend to hold value better than medium and large because the smaller silhouette has wider day-to-day utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eThe Care\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStore inside the dust bag, stuffed with acid-free tissue to keep the Intrecciato shape. Avoid hanging the bag by the handles for extended periods, which can stretch the weave at the corners. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each use. For deeper cleaning, use a calfskin-specific leather cream applied with a clean cotton cloth, worked into the weave in small circular motions. Avoid water exposure. Keep away from direct sunlight to protect the navy depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery bag passes through Sold Attire's 10-step authentication: Intrecciato weave 45-degree angle and strip-width consistency, interior leather tag read (Bottega Veneta name, model, date code), Maier-era brushed gold-tone hardware check with no casting seams, suede lining grade match to exterior leather, stitch consistency at corners, top zip mechanism, removable strap construction, base corner shape, leather conditioning behaviour, and a final side-by-side with documented 2017 Maier-era examples. We back every authenticated piece with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. If any item is ever proven inauthentic, we issue a full refund without time limit and cover return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:2.5em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sold Attire Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Authenticated through our 10-step verification process\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Sourced directly from Japan's most curated luxury auction houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Photographed in natural light with full disclosure of all condition details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Next-day delivery within Cairo, two-day delivery to all of Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ 14-day return window\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Lifetime authenticity guarantee with full refund if ever proven otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair this Bottega Veneta Roma Small with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hermes\"\u003eHermès Caravan Horizontal MM in Veau Derma\u003c\/a\u003e for a smooth-leather counterpoint, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carry-luxe\"\u003ebags collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more authenticated handbags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#666;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen your own initials are enough. The point of the Intrecciato has not changed since 1966.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; color:#666; font-style:italic; margin-top:2.5em;\"\u003eFor private viewing, photo requests, or immediate purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; margin:0.5em 0 2.5em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201221112494?text=I%27m%20interested%20in%20this%20piece%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fsoldattire.com%2Fproducts%2Fbottega-veneta-roma-navy-intrecciato\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#000; color:#ffffff; padding:16px 44px; text-decoration:none; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eReserve via WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I authenticate a Bottega Veneta Roma?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Intrecciato weave should run at a precise 45-degree angle, with each strip the same width and tension across the bag. 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