About
Florian Rousies, founder of Atelier Florens
Leather craftsman in Geneva, trained in France and Taiwan under master craftsman Steven Wu.
My story
A passion born in 2019
My name is Florian Rousies, leather craftsman and founder of Atelier Florens, a handcrafted leather goods workshop based in Geneva.
My journey with leather began in 2019, driven by a fascination with turning an idea into a concrete, useful and lasting object. Very quickly, working this material became far more than a simple apprenticeship: a genuine passion for a craft where every gesture matters.
My path
From France to Taiwan
After a first year of self-taught training, I chose to refine my skills in France in 2021 to build a solid foundation. But I was looking for more than technical mastery. I wanted to create timeless pieces, where design, understated elegance and quality of execution come together naturally.
This quest led me to Taiwan in 2022, where I had the chance to train under master craftsman Steven Wu. His rigour, precision and deep respect for the craft profoundly shaped the way I work. Alongside him, I understood that excellence lies not only in the final result, but in the attention paid to every detail: caring for tools, the precision of a cut, the regularity of a stitch, or the quality of the finishing.
On my return, I integrated these lessons into each of my creations, while continuing to develop my own approach. Wanting to go further still, I went back to Taiwan in 2023 to deepen this training and continue learning under Steven Wu.
Florian and Steven Wu - Taipei 2023
Atelier Florens today
Objects made to last for years
Today, Atelier Florens is the culmination of this journey. In my Geneva workshop, I design and handcraft leather objects made to last for years. Each piece is made using traditional leatherworking techniques, with carefully selected materials and close attention to the smallest details.
Sharing
A craft worth sharing
I also love sharing this craft through introductory workshops, where anyone can discover the work of leather, learn the gestures of a leatherworker, and leave with a creation made by their own hands. Passing on a craft, revealing the beauty of materials, and the pleasure of making a lasting object, is now an integral part of my approach.
Whether through a piece available at the workshop or a fully custom project, my ambition remains the same: to design understated, elegant and timeless objects, made to accompany their owner for many years.
Get in touch
A workshop open by appointment
Rue de Carouge, 1205 Geneva. Want to discover my pieces, a custom creation, or take part in a workshop?
Discover custom pieces