Brazil is a land of diverse crafts — with an artistic heritage dating back more than 25,000 years. From ancient cave paintings to the region's exquisite pre-Columbian pottery; from African and Portuguese-influenced arts to vibrant surviving indigenous crafts, to the nation's passion for contemporary style — Brazil is awash with color and diversity.
Brazil is a land of diverse crafts — with an artistic heritage dating back more than 25,000 years. From ancient cave paintings to the region's exquisite pre-Columbian pottery; from African and Portuguese-influenced arts to vibrant surviving indigenous crafts, to the nation's passion for contemporary style — Brazil is awash with color and diversity.
I bought this as a birthday gift for my mom and she absolutely loved it. The craftsmanship, the materials used, the vibrancy of the colors - it all came together to create an amazing item.
"Thinking back to my childhood days, I realized that crafting leather goods has always been present in my life. My uncles produced all sorts of leather… as well as musical instruments…."
"In 1975, fate dealt me a lucky hand and I became an artisan. I had just left my post in the petrol industry when my neighbor invited me to help... read more