The passion for wicker

The Wicker_it brand was born in 2018 and has won customers all over the world

Life made her an artisan without expecting it and currently her pieces run around the world. We're talking about Catarina Jesus, the creative behind the Wicker_it project who, through her hands, transforms Madeira wicker into fashion accessories and furniture.

The brand was born in 2018, at a time when the entrepreneur felt the need to find a "new professional path" and by an unfathomable "chance" stumbled upon a training course given by IVBAM in "Wickerwork Craftsman".  This was only the beginning of her adventure and today her brand has conquered the globe.

Catarina Jesus sells her works of art to the USA, Brazil and Europe. "Earrings, threads, bangles or bags" are some of the best-selling items, says the artist, who fearlessly threw herself into wickerwork. There are times when she "can't keep up" with so many orders, and she admits that her greatest passion is to leave a little of the island's tradition and identity with each client.

Wicker_it's products can be ordered via social networks (Instagram or Facebook). From the end of May, the artisan will open the doors of her atelier in the centre of Funchal.