Category: Crivo series

This series is a celebration and a reconnection with my family’s craft heritage, the intricate bordados de crivo de S. Miguel da Carreira. It’s a project I’ve longed to explore for many years. These doilies were once a part of my upbringing and even contributed to our family income.

Elements like the grid, the curved edges (“colos”), the tactile nature of the fabric, and the organic patterns that represent rural life are deeply ingrained in these “doily” series. They were a significant part of traditional Portuguese culture and continue to inspire my mark-making in printmaking.