Carry a Piece of History In 1947 - amidst Italy's post-war era in which traditional raw materials were difficult to come by - the enterprising founder, Guccio Gucci, with the help of the House's visionary Florentine artisans, decided to use the lightweight and durable bamboo for the handle of a purse, thus forging an instant … The post Gucci Bamboo 1947 Bag appeared first on Tom + Lorenzo.