Legatoria Koiné was founded in 1985 in Chianciano Terme (Siena), Italy, by brothers Francesco and Cosimo Riccio.

Since then, we have created handcrafted Italian bookbinding products with a distinctive style that combines simplicity, elegance and attention to detail. Our work brings together traditional bookbinding techniques, carefully selected materials and a strong commitment to quality.

Our workshop is a traditional Italian "bottega", where manual craftsmanship remains at the heart of every project. Here we make journals, notebooks, diaries, planners, photo albums, guest books and other objects designed for writing, keeping memories and celebrating special occasions.

Each item is individually handcrafted in our workshop in Chianciano Terme. Every stage requires skill and precision, from preparing the materials and assembling the structure to completing the finishing touches.

We select high-quality materials for our products, including:

The distinctive scent of leather and the colourful sheets of decorative paper are part of the atmosphere of our workshop. Slight variations between individual pieces are a natural result of the handmade process and make every item unique.

We produce and sell handcrafted leather, hide and paper goods both wholesale and retail, including:

Our collections include classic, old-style and medieval-inspired designs, as well as practical and original products for anyone looking for a long-lasting alternative to mass-produced stationery.

Legatoria Koiné products are available online, in our retail shops in Montepulciano and Orvieto, and through selected stationery shops and retailers in Italy and abroad.

We create made-to-order projects for companies, professionals, event organisers and private customers. Our products can be developed for weddings, anniversaries, inaugurations, celebrations, corporate events and other special occasions.

For wholesale orders and special projects, we can personalise leather covers with logos, initials and other graphic elements using blind embossing or UV printing in collaboration with external partners.

We usually assess each project together with the customer, taking into account the technical requirements, quantities and production schedule.

Please contact us for information about wholesale supplies, personalisation and bespoke projects before placing an order.

We do not provide in-house printing services. For wholesale orders and special projects, we can work with selected local printing partners when required.

However, we can bind materials that have already been printed, including poems, essays, recipe books, theses and documents. We recommend contacting us before printing so that we can discuss the format, paper, margins and other technical details of your project.

We do not repair or restore antique books.

Over the years, our customers have included writers, artists, students, newlyweds, professionals, travellers, collectors and stationery enthusiasts.

They choose Legatoria Koiné when they are looking for something different from mass-produced products: a handmade object created with carefully selected materials and designed to preserve the value of authentic craftsmanship over time.

Legatoria Koiné is located at this address but accepts visitors by appointment only.

For information about our products, orders, wholesale supplies or bespoke projects:

Email: shop@legatoriakoine.it
Phone: +39 335 1485743

Our products are handmade to order. Orders are normally processed within 2–5 business days. We ship throughout Italy and worldwide using private carriers and postal services.

More information about the lead time and shipment here.