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.
"Thinking back to my childhood days, I realised 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 neighbour invited me to help... read more