A carnation that never wilts, to wear on your chest or give to someone you love, 100% hand-crocheted.

Our April Carnation is a tribute to the history of Portuguese Democracy and a celebration of the 1974 Revolution.
Each piece is crafted with the patience and care that only handmade artistry can provide.

A symbol of freedom, from the hand to the heart. To be worn with pride and joy.

ABOUT INÊS SAN PAYO
A true "Alfacinha" (Lisbon native) with a restless creative spirit, Inês San Payo can’t keep her hands still. With a background at the prestigious António Arroio Art School and a foundation in ceramics from Caldas da Rainha, she moves between design and crochet with the same natural ease with which she shares her knowledge. In her daily life at A Vida Portuguesa, she is surrounded by objects that tell the story of Portugal, celebrating national tradition and craftsmanship. Her mission is simple: to demystify techniques and transform the act of creating into a true expression of freedom.

100% Handmade
This is a unique piece, created stitch by stitch by human hands.

Materials: 100% mercerized cotton produced in Portugal.  Steel Brooch.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3 x 0.5 cm