Weaving Connections and Worlds

Collaborations with embroidery collectives


We have chosen to engage in a dynamic of cooperation with embroidery collectives, convinced that contemporary creation can dialogue with ancestral know-how and contribute to its transmission.

These collaborations are not simply decorative; they are at the very heart of our artistic, ethical, and intercultural approach.

Brazil


Bumba Meu Boi da Floresta
In Brazil, our collaboration with Bumba Meu Boi da Floresta is part of the popular traditions of Maranhão, where embroidered costumes, rituals, and songs tell the story of communities and celebrate their connection to the forest. The embroidery produced in this context carries a powerful collective memory, nourished by mythology, oral storytelling, and an imagination deeply rooted in the land.

For us, working with these artisans means entering into a respectful dialogue with a living, evolving tradition, while contributing to the promotion of local expertise and the recognition of a cultural economy that supports many families.

Artisans:
Nadir Cruz, Gisele Ferreira, Rasghinna Costa, Robert Cardoso, Giotto Ferreira


India

Kalhath Institute
In India, our work with the Kalhath Institute is part of a reflection on the transmission and sustainability of artisanal skills. Embroidery embodies a long, meticulous, and meditative art form that resonates with our own questions about the contrast between the slowness of textile work and the acceleration of the digital world.

Through this collaboration, we seek to highlight specific techniques, recognize the value of manual labor, and promote sustainable intercultural exchanges that go beyond the simple production of a work of art to become part of a lasting human and professional relationship.
The collaboration with the Kalhath Institute began in 2025 with an artist residency supported by the Kalhath Foundation.

Artisans:
Shami, Israr, Umair, Waris, Aarif, Raheem, Guddu, Shahbuddin, Majeed, Vakar, Talib, Farooq, Rizwan, Shoeb, Sharik, Shakil, Asad, Hasnain, Vakil, Badal


Morocco


A future collaboration is in the works with the Iminouzerg Cooperative in Morocco, with a view to fostering dialogue between contemporary design and local textile traditions. This upcoming project is part of our commitment to supporting the economic independence of craftswomen, contributing to the recognition of their skills, and embedding our work in social dynamics rooted in local communities.


An artistic, social, and economic approach

For us, working with embroidery collectives is a concrete way to promote intercultural collaboration while helping to highlight valuable skills. This approach also has a strong economic and social dimension, as it helps to support artisanal employment.