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Vanessa Barragão

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The art of handmade was always present in my life. Since my childhood this presence was growing, as there are many artisans in my family. I think this is an important fact for how I have developed as a textile artist. I have fond childhood memories of seeing my grandmothers crocheting. Woodworking, basketry, crocheting and knitting and couture are all very familiar techniques to me.

Vanessa Barragão
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When I was in school, drawing was always my favorite subject. Making things with my own hands was always very important for me. Crochet and drawing were the first processes of expression; I found them kind of meditative and also a way to relax. When I started my university degree in fashion design, I began developing more techniques in order to create all my handmade pieces, and this was a meditative process as well.

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The art of handmade was always present in my life. Since my childhood this presence was growing, as there are many artisans in my family. I think this is an important fact for how I have developed as a textile artist. I have fond childhood memories of seeing my grandmothers crocheting. Woodworking, basketry, crocheting and knitting and couture are all very familiar techniques to me.

Vanessa Barragão
Photo by Vanessa Barragão Studio

When I was in school, drawing was always my favorite subject. Making things with my own hands was always very important for me. Crochet and drawing were the first processes of expression; I found them kind of meditative and also a way to relax. When I started my university degree in fashion design, I began developing more techniques in order to create all my handmade pieces, and this was a meditative process as well.

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