Between Brazil and Portugal, a Journey Through Craft

Helena is a Brazilian product designer who crossed the Atlantic to Portugal with a purpose: to immerse herself in ancestral techniques. For her, it wasn’t only about learning how to shape materials by hand, but about experiencing the human connection that comes from passing down knowledge and building bonds through craft.

For over two years, Helena has been learning alongside Senhor Manuel Ferreira, a renowned artisan whose hands carry decades of tradition. As he prepares to retire, Helena absorbs not only his technical mastery but also the values of patience that the craft requires.