Tane

Country

City

Mexico City

Era

e.1953-Current

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Description

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.