Last month, I hand-embroidered wool vests in 100% Portuguese wool, entirely sourced and produced in Portugal by Rosa Pomar.
The two vests available in this collection are inspired by the folklore of Punjab and Portugal. The Nag (snake) and the Lagarto (lizard) – two creatures deeply rooted in their respective mythologies – have influenced me throughout this project.
I embroidered the illustrations using Punjabi folk embroidery techniques on wool vests crafted from Badana yarn. These embroideries embody the duality of movement and stillness, transformation and resilience. The textured wool serves as a canvas for storytelling, where ancient symbols are reinterpreted through embroidery, blending the heritage of Portuguese wool craftsmanship with the artistry of Punjabi embroidery. Each stitch forms a bridge between cultures, whispering tales of survival, adaptation, and the unseen forces that shape our world.
