The Weave it Yourself Kit is an invitation to rethink an ancient craft to contemporary uses, through the use of a wild plant. It empowers the user to dive into the history, technique and the beauty of basketry know-how, while encouraging the reuse of bottles.

Cryptomeria was imported from Japan in the 19th century, to produce boxes for the exportation of oranges. In memory of the 'Orange Cycle' and the material's origin, Laranja Pendular brings an unusual shape to an orange holder. The wicker handle is for transportation.

The Weave it Yourself Kit is an invitation to rethink an ancient craft for contemporary uses, through the use of a wild plant. It empowers the user to dive into the history, technique and the beauty of basketry know-how, while encouraging the reuse of bottles.

This is a commissioned piece where natural fibres and metal are suspended from the ceiling to hold plants next to a skylight from a 18th century cistern. The final effect brings brick and bulrush into a close juxtaposition of patterns, time and materials.

These are individual, hand-woven wicker lamp shades. The organic shapes portray the movement of the misty landscapes of San Miguel, Azores. They are a testimony to traditional basketry techniques and natural fibres applied in a modern context.