Specialties

Founder: Pedro Leitese, 1953-Current

• Large commercial operation with a workshop and foundry in Mexico City.
• Workshop in Tlalpujahua, Michoacan with 90 craftsmen.
• Silversmithing school in Zacatecas.

1942

• Founded by Sergio & Natalia Leites, French immigrants.
• Originally they made leather bags – tannerie, thus the name.

1953

• Joined by José and Rosa Vilner who produced pre-conquest style designs.
• Sold items to Tiffany.