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I feel that everyone deserves a chance, respect and the opportunity to be included in a society. I believe that everyone is capable of changing or touching someone's life. I lived in San Francisco – moved back to Brazil – and returned again to the Bay Area, and that’s where the Escama Studio journey began. I played volleyball for fun for most of my younger years and later on I received an athletic scholarship and attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Born and raised in Brasília, Brazil, where I enjoyed a fun childhood and a family that helped me see beauty in things that are sometimes unseen and to appreciate values that are sometimes forgotten. We are all sincerely grateful for every customer who loves these handbags and supports this venture. We measure our success by the strength of our partnerships with producers in underprivileged communities and by the sense of wonder that our products bring to our fans worldwide. Escama Studio is a green company, a fair trade company and an ongoing experiment in sustainability. With designs originating from both San Francisco and Brazil, the pop top bags are handmade in Brazil by artisan groups who are not just contract manufacturers, but an integral part of Escama Studio.
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To achieve our unique aesthetic, the Escama Studio team adapted traditional Brazilian crochet work and imbued the handmade crafts with a modern design sense and new materials. The word 'Escama' means 'fish scales' in Portuguese the name was chosen because our flagship product - crocheted accessories with post consumer pull tabs - appear as if they're made from big metallic scales of a fish. Our mission is to create innovative on-trend fashion accessories while promoting sustainable development through trade. Escama Studio is a sustainable fashion brand based in California and Brazil.