GLOVES AND ACCESSORIES
ALONSO
Santana Street, 27
Barcelona
Family shop in the commercial heart of the city, few meters far from Portal de l'Angel. It opened in 1905 owned by the family Mañós Barrera. The second generation of owners, a childless woman, met the father of the current owner, Pere Alonso, artisan specialized in making leather gloves and supplier of the shop.
Santana Street, 27
Barcelona
Family shop in the commercial heart of the city, few meters far from Portal de l'Angel. It opened in 1905 owned by the family Mañós Barrera. The second generation of owners, a childless woman, met the father of the current owner, Pere Alonso, artisan specialized in making leather gloves and supplier of the shop.
Since the beginning,
the gloves were sold so, the lady did not hesitate to hand over the business to
Pere Alonso, who followed the activity and that in turn, has continued her
daughter and current owner, Ms. Victoria Alonso who confesses that she would
like that the business will survive at least until her retirement.
Most of the
furniture is the original of the modernist period, but not the English
three-leaf mirror with gilt frame: her husband gave her for their anniversary
few years ago.
Look at the original door handles, the wood door and wooden gables also painted with the name of the store, as it was typical once.
For few euros, you
can buy a beautiful article or handmade gift in a century store.
The shop is open 10 hours a day, 6 days a week and Ms. Alonso speaks several languages for personalized attention to all its customers, spending all the time that they needs. The human component is the most rewarding part of her job, as she said.