“Our work represents the essence of the tropics, and the happiness that characterizes our country, Brazil. I hope you enjoy it!"

"From my early childhood in the city of de João Monlevade, Minas Gerais, I developed a great interest in the arts. I frequented art fairs and visited artisans' communities with my mother. At first, works in clay enchanted me, especially puppets. Soon thereafter, I developed a keen interest in our Brazilian communities that specialize in the dying of fabrics, and I spent much time in this realm.

"At the age of 20, I met a family in the interior of the state that specialized in ceramic jewelry. Several generations ...

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