Handmade crafts

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​​​geometric designs and bright colors.

leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​​​geometric designs and bright colors.

leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather craftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small towns in the interior of Northeast Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the caatinga.

One of its most notable artisans is the master Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, a trade he learned from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of artisans who work leather in the city of Nova Olinda, Cariri region, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge that had been transmitted to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. That is why he decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. Later he founded the Escola Espedito Seleiro Office, which transmits to the youngest, in addition to the trade, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notorious Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, being considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. Its product portfolio ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, vests, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico that dyes brown, annatto that provides red and ash that colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

Leather handicraftsLeather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realized that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognized by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognized worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, annatto which gives the color red and ash which colors white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values ​​geometric designs and bright colors.

La artesanía en cuero

La artesanía en cuero se realiza en pequeños pueblos del interior del Nordeste de Brasil desde hace varias décadas y inicialmente se centraba exclusivamente en ropa y accesorios para vaqueros debido a la vegetación seca y espinosa típica de la caatinga.

Uno de sus artesanos más destacados es el maestro Espedito Seleiro (nacido en 1939 en Aneiroz, Ceará) que trabaja el cuero, oficio que aprendió de su padre a la edad de ocho años. Pertenece a la 5ª generación de artesanos que trabajan el cuero en la ciudad de Nova Olinda, región de Cariri, Ceará. Un día, Mestre Espedito se dio cuenta de que, con la muerte de su padre, los conocimientos que le había transmitido desde su tatarabuelo podían morir con su propia muerte. Por ello decidió enseñar el oficio a sus hermanos, luego a sus hijos y más recientemente a sus nietos. Posteriormente fundó la Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, que transmite a los más jóvenes, además del oficio, la percepción de que este saber hacer forma parte de una cultura, de una forma de vida. Hoy, Espedito Seleiro es un maestro de la cultura, reconocido oficialmente por el Gobierno del Estado de Ceará y el Ministerio de Cultura.

En 2017, recibió el título de Conocimiento Notorio de la Universidad Estadual de Ceará. Su obra es reconocida mundialmente, siendo considerado uno de los exponentes más expresivos y representativos de la artesanía brasileña, inspirando a artistas y diseñadores. Su portafolio de productos abarca desde accesorios de uso personal (sandalias, zapatos, cinturones, bolsos, mochilas, chalecos, gorros, chaquetas, etc.). Se convirtió en un investigador de los pigmentos naturales y de las técnicas de teñido del cuero y descubrió así el angico que tiñe el marrón, el achiote que aporta el color rojo y el fresno que colorea el blanco. Con el tiempo, creó su propia estética que valora los diseños geométricos y los colores brillantes.

Leather handicrafts

Leather craftsmanship has been carried out in small villages in the interior of the Northeast of Brazil for several decades and initially focused exclusively on clothing and accessories for cowboys due to the dry and thorny vegetation typical of the «caatinga».

One of its most prominent craftsmen is master craftsman Espedito Seleiro (born in 1939 in Aneiroz, Ceará) who works with leather, having learned the trade from his father at the age of eight. He belongs to the 5th generation of leather craftsmen in the city of Nova Olinda, in the region of Cariri, Ceará. One day, Mestre Espedito realised that, with the death of his father, the knowledge he had passed down to him from his great-great-grandfather could die with his own death. He therefore decided to teach the trade to his brothers, then to his children and more recently to his grandchildren. He subsequently founded the Oficina Escola Espedito Seleiro, which transmits to the younger ones, in addition to the craft, the perception that this know-how is part of a culture, of a way of life. Today, Espedito Seleiro is a master of culture, officially recognised by the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.

In 2017, he received the title of Notable Knowledge from the State University of Ceará. His work is recognised worldwide, he is considered one of the most expressive and representative exponents of Brazilian craftsmanship, inspiring artists and designers. His portfolio of products ranges from accessories for personal use (sandals, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, waistcoats, hats, jackets, etc.). He became a researcher of natural pigments and leather dyeing techniques and thus discovered angico which dyes brown, achiote which gives the colour red and ash which colours white. Over time, he created his own aesthetic that values geometric designs and bright colours.