When and why did you start to devote yourself to macramé?
It started during my maternity leave, to occupy the “free time” between the baby’s naps.

This is your only (main) activity?
Yes. But I also work in styling and photography.

Why did you call it Casulo (Cocoon)?
Because it started at home in my cocoon. It also has to do with the process of metamorphosis because when the piece is in its raw state it is a kind of cocoon that in the end becomes a “butterfly”.

What are the pieces that give you more pleasure to make?
The pieces that force me to leave my comfort zone, the ones that challenge me to push boundaries and put my brain on fire with new and creative ideas.

Tell us the most amazing / convoluted story that macramé has brought to your life.
The most incredible story is that I was invited to decorate HERMÈS’ display with my pieces at their Lisbon store.

Now a more serious question: being macramé your breadwinner, the fact that you organize workshops will not take away your customers?
I do not see it that way because “teaching” is a natural process for those who like to share their art. People attending to my workshops (usually) do it for fun and curiosity. Most of my students already have a Casulo piece at home. I had people who went to my workshops and then ordered me a piece. Precisely because most people don’t have time and willingness to make this art a craft or the ability to make big pieces in macramé. And even if the do, i believe that there is space and opportunity for all.