Six of the seven pairs of Marita Moreno's handmade boots, 100% Made in Portugal, are now available. Named Michone Viana to celebrate "the Minho textile tradition through a unique history of craftsmanship," they are the latest creation from Portuguese designer and cultural manager Marita Setas Ferro, a Mozambique-born creative long recognised for her work at the intersection of sustainable fashion, textile sculpture, and craft. This recognition is due in large part to the singular creations of her accessories and footwear brand, founded in 2008 after she obtained a master's degree in Sculpture from FBAUP (Porto), alongside postgraduate studies in Cultural Management at ISCTE (Lisbon) and in Design and Marketing at the University of Minho (Braga), as well as training in Fashion Design at CITEX (Porto).
"These boots are a highly exclusive run of seven pairs made from the artisanal weaving used for the traditional Viana costume," she tells FashionNetwork.com. "Because they were cut from the skirt, each pair is unique in the pattern and colours it displays."
