
A fundamental part of Escama Studio is to credit the artists who create our products; each bag comes with a hang tag bearing the signature of the individual who crocheted the piece. To find out more about her please click on the photo located at the bottom of this page. If you would like to send a thank you note, click the email icon and we will translate your message and forward it in Portuguese.
The artists work in two craft cooperatives Cia do Lacre and As Panteras do Lacre located in 'satellite cities' of Brasília, Brazil. The cooperatives offer women in the community a means to earn a living wage through handicrafts and provide offer a setting where friends are made and self-esteem is regained.