Bottega Veneta reinvents Intrecciato with mycelium

Intrecciato: a house code that goes beyond mere technique

In Bottega Veneta's vocabulary, Intrecciato is not just another motif: it's a language. This instantly recognizable weave has contributed to the house's desirability by establishing a signature style free from ostentatious logos, where the artisan's hand becomes the emblem. In a sector where iconography is often expressed through a monogram, a clasp, or a canvas, Bottega Veneta has long offered a tangible alternative: the woven surface as proof of its exacting standards.

Transforming such a product code is therefore a highly significant act. One doesn't simply "change" Intrecciato as one changes a seasonal color. It touches upon the perception of value, the way a piece ages, develops a patina, and is repaired, and the sensory pleasure that justifies its luxury positioning. This is precisely what makes the arrival of a plant-based version of this weave so interesting: the material innovation is no longer confined to CSR discourse; it engages with a symbol.

Ephea Uma: the promise of a plant-based braid derived from mycelium

With Ephea Uma, Bottega Veneta offers a botanical interpretation ofIntrecciato, constructed from mycelium.