PRODUCTS CATALOGUE

All the pieces in this catalogue were created during the different initiatives Passa Ao Futuro organised and are made by order.
There is no stock and production time may take between 1 to 4 months or more depending on the artisan’s capacity at the moment of the order.
All the pieces are handmade and slight variations will occur. Each piece is unique and celebrated as one of a kind.

MADE IN Plant Based Design ResidencIES

Passa Ao Futuro organized and facilitated five one-to-one residencies between Designers and Craftspeople where the Designers were challenged to create new contemporary pieces utilizing the basket weavers traditional techniques in an innovative way. 

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Campo

Tapestry (soft-rush & pine wood structure)
Designed by Sam Baron
Handmade by Toino Abel

Approx. dimensions
90 x 60 x 4cm (This piece can be wider by request. 60cm is the min. width)

Sundays n.1

Small cane basket with two handles
Designed by Christian Haas
Handmade by Domingos Vaz

Approx. dimensions
⌀26 x 25 cm

Sundays n.2

Big cane basket with two handles
Designed by Christian Haas
Handmade by Domingos Vaz

Approx. dimensions
⌀44 x 25 cm

Sundays n.3

Big cane basket with two handles
Designed by Christian Haas
Handmade by Domingos Vaz

Approx. dimensions
⌀42 x 18 cm

Ó la ri Loulé, ó la ri Loulé

Palm pochette
Designed by Joana Astolfi
Handmade by Sónia Mendez & Susana Mendez

Approx. dimensions
20 x 40 cm

Ó la ri Loulé, ó la ri Loulé

Palm tote bag
Designed by Joana Astolfi
Handmade by Sónia Mendez & Susana Mendez

Approx. dimensions
61 x 42 cm

Ó la ri Loulé, ó la ri Loulé

Palm magazine/newspaper rack
Designed by Joana Astolfi
Handmade by Sónia Mendez & Susana Mendez

Approx. dimensions
40 x 39 x 8cm

ALENTEJO HERITAGE TEXTILES RESIDENCY

This residency aimed to facilitate international and local cross-disciplinary collaborations, building lasting connections through heritage weaving patterns, techniques and those who actively keep this wisdom alive. 

Exploring and understanding the sequencing of traditional patterns used for centuries in Mértola, both to replicate and deconstruct in order to reconstruct in new ways. Diving deeply into the local wool itself, the local culture, the decorative motifs as well as the utilitarian.

We were happy to welcome two teams of designers: Flores Textile Studio and Machen Collective. 

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DAS TUCH

Wool throw
Designed by Daniel Heer & Cian McConn  
Handmade by Fátima Mestre & Helena Rosa

For MACHEN Collective

Dimensions
240 x 165 cm

tulipa tapestry

Handwoven carapulo wool and linen tapestry
Designed by Valentina Pilia & Emma Pucci  
Handmade by Helena Rosa

For Flores Textile Studio

Dimensions
300 x 186 cm

FARM TO TEXTILE RESIDENCY

One of the oldest traditional arts in the region of Mértola is wool blanket weaving. In this living museum atelier of the Waving Cooperative, Helena and Fatima weave to keep this tradition alive. The patterns in the blankets resemble an ornamental grammar affiliated with ancient Berber traditions brought here with the Moors centuries ago. These patterns create a dialogue with the Mediterranean through ancient cultural passages.

These blankets are woven on looms that are over 300 years old. The process is 100% handmade. The wool is sourced from the local Campaniças sheep that are an integral part of the landscape that is protected from desertification by their presence, this type of sheep needs less water and is acclimated to the hot dry summers. This is a pure example of farm to textile and is part of a regenerative pastures project that is taking place in the area. 

The initiation of the blanket’s cycle is the plants in the pasture: the trifolium, ornithopus and biserrula being most important to keep the sheep content and the wool strong. By keeping the tradition of weaving alive, the sheep are protected and the shepherds and landscape are protected thus making this an art form that is preserving much more than heritage. 

By purchasing these blankets you are supporting an ecosystem.

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LOGWOOD

Wool Blanket
Designed by Annie Millican & Alison Phillips 
Handmade by Helena Rosa

For Powered by People

Dimensions
1,80 x 1,50 cm

BORDER

Wool Blanket
Designed by Annie Millican & Alison Phillips 
Handmade by Helena Rosa

For Powered by People

Dimensions
1,80 x 1,50 cm

cobertoR

Wool Blanket
Designed by Annie Millican & Alison Phillips 
Handmade by Fátima Mestre

For Powered by People

Dimensions
1,80 x 1,50 cm

APPLIED ARTS FROM NATURE RESIDENCY

The Applied Arts from Nature Residency focused on the exploration of traditional Mediterranean Algarve crafts through collaborations between designers and craftspeople in the categories of cork, terracotta, tiles, palm and copper. The challenge was for the teams to create utilitarian pieces within the framework of regenerative design. The main goal of this project is to bring social equity, economic restoration, and environmental regeneration to the forefront of the design and creation process, with pieces that will go into production locally and inspire younger generations to continue these crafts.

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CORK

FIGOS

Cork vases
Designed by Brunno Jahara
Handmade by Nuno Farias & João Pereira

Dimensions
1 - L 17 x W 7 x H 20 cm
2 - L 26 x W 7 x H. 22 cm
3 - L 19,5 x W 7 x H 34,5 cm
 

FIGOS

Cork candleholder
Designed by Brunno Jahara
Handmade by Nuno Farias & João Pereira

Dimensions
L 42 x W 6 x H 17,5 cm

KANOO

Cork centerpiece
Designed by Brunno Jahara
Handmade by Nuno Farias

Dimensions
Approx. L 100 x W 20 cm (each)

COPPER

ATRAVéS

Copper door handle
Designed by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
Handmade by Analide do Carmo

Dimensions
24 x 10 x 8 cm

TILES

ARESTA RE-VIVA

Tiles
Designed by Barbara Drozdek
Handmade by Rui & Maria Mascarenhas

Dimensions
14 x 12 x 0,8 cm (each tile)

HEXADROM

Mirror
Designed by Brunno Jahara
Handmade by Rui & Maria Mascarenhas

Dimensions
152 x 78 cm

PALM

CACLÉ I

Palm carpet
Designed by Célia Esteves
Handmade by Sónia Mendez

Dimensions
100 x 140 cm

Limited Edition of 3

CACLÉ II

Palm carpet
Designed by Célia Esteves
Handmade by Sónia Mendez

Dimensions
65 x 90 cm

plant based design residency

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tempo

Light shields in giant feather grass
Designed by Christian Haas
Handmade by Isabel Martins

Dimensions
45cm diameter

pico

Wicker lounge chair
Designed by Miguel Soeiro
Handcrafted by Fernando Nelas

Dimensions 
140 x 100 x 75 cm 

reimagine deDECORATIVE ARTS RESIDENCY

Reimagine Decorative Arts Residency is born out of a partnership between Passa Ao Futuro and Fundação Ricardo Espirito Santo Silva (FRESS).

A residency that connects national and international established designers in collaborative structures with the highly skilled FRESS craftsmen and technicians, in order to reinterpret traditional manufacture techniques into contemporary pieces through the methodologies of research and the exchange of knowledge.

This has been an immersive and passionate effort from all involved to reinterpret and innovate the knowledge and skill of Portuguese Decorative Arts.

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WOODwork

BEVERLY

Credenza
Designed by Emmanuel Babled
Handmade by Pedro Doria & David Cruz

With: Carlos Ferreira, Luis Figueiredo, Luis Gomes, Luciano Silveira, Cristina Santos & Orlando Tavares

Solid Zebrawood, Oak, Smoked oak, Rosewood, Walnut and Copper

Beverly is customisable in other wood essences and metal finishes

Dimensions
version. 1: H 80 x L 260 x W 35 cm
version 2: H 80 x L 215 x W 35 cm
version 3: H 80 x L 170 x W 35 cm
version 4: H 80 x L 125 x W 35 cm

Numbered Edition

LA GRAÇA

Pendant Light
Designed by Marre Moerel
Handmade by Miguel Alonso

With: Pedro Dória, Luciano Sequeira, António Almeida, Cristina Santos & Orlando Tavares

Portuguese Walnut and Brass

Dimensions
L 200 x W 22 cm

Numbered and signed editions of 7 in Portuguese Walnut

LEATHER WORK

la gardienne

Table lamp
Designed by Marre Moerel
Handmade by Beatriz Canha

With: Antonio Almeida, Ivo Ferreira & Clara Sales

Leather and brass

Dimensions
H. 75 x D. 18 cm


Numbered and signed editions of 11

OPIUM BED

Day bed
Designed by Marco Sousa Santos
Handmade by Teresa Romão & Beatriz Canha

With: Hugo Cardoso, Luis Gomes & Porfírio Pereira

Painted Iron and Leather

Dimensions
H. 45 x W. 57 x L. 135 cm


Numbered editions

TIN WORK

FEUILLADE CEILING LAMP

Designed by Sam Baron
Handmade by Antonio Almeida & Clara Sales

With: Paula Braz & Ivo Ferreira

Tin plate and Gold leaf

Dimensions
H. 72 x D. 18 cm


Numbered and signed editions

FEUILLADE FLOOR LAMP

Designed by Sam Baron
Handmade by Antonio Almeida & Clara Sales

With: Paula Braz & Ivo Ferreira

Tin plate and Gold leaf

Dimensions
H. 175 x D. 32 cm


Numbered and signed editions

FEUILLADE WALL LAMP

Designed by Sam Baron
Handmade by Antonio Almeida & Clara Sales

With: Paula Braz & Ivo Ferreira

Tin plate and Gold leaf

Dimensions
D. 30 x H. 6,5 cm


Numbered and signed editions

FEUILLADE MIRROR

Designed by Sam Baron
Handmade by Antonio Almeida & Clara Sales

With: Paula Braz & Ivo Ferreira

Tin plate and Gold leaf

Dimensions
H. 2.14 x W. 1.00 m


Limited edition of 9