Some patterns are just pretty. Others feel like family.
This collection was inspired by panu di terra, a traditional Cape Verdean textile pattern. My father’s side is from Cape Verde, so this isn’t a random reference for me, it’s something I’ve always found familiar and intriguing.
What made it stand out most to me is the black. A lot of African patterns people recognize are loud and colorful (which I love), but panu di terra often feels bold in a different way: graphic, grounded, high-contrast.
Panu di terra is traditionally handwoven, part of a textile-making culture tied to craft, everyday life, and identity. That history matters, so I want to be very clear about something: The products in this collection are not made with traditional panu di terra fabric. They’re printed patterns inspired by it. This is not meant to imitate or replace the original craft, and definitely not to claim authenticity. It’s my way of honoring an inspiration through the medium I work with (print) while staying transparent and respectful.
In short: this collection is a small design love letter to a pattern that’s been in my orbit for a long time, now turned into wearable pieces, with appreciation for where it comes from.