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Contínua Luta



Basket weaving exploration with lace and boning




In the collection “Contínua luta” (in english, Constant fight),
I looked back at my Portuguese heritage

and

the enduring generational trauma that exists in women.





It represents the constant fight for our freedom, rights and the ongoing process of claiming ownership of our bodies.








Look 1
Hand dyed knit top with open back, 
Hand dyed knit skirt with open sides,
Handwoven lace hip corset structure,
Handwoven deadstock yarns headpiece.

Muse: Leslie








Research images:
portuguese women carrying
handwoven baskets for fishing
practices.
portuguese women costumes “Bioco”,
“Capote”,“Manto”



Look 2:
Felted corset with sublimation print and yarn fringe,
Handwoven and handyed lace corset sculpted cage.



Look 2
Hand dyed lace headpiece