Collaborative Projects

2026

Embroidered Wood Lamp, a piece of dancing bodies orbiting light. In collaboration with @santoinfante.pt for @lisbondesignweek ‘26.

This lamp is part of a collection called 'Roots, Embroidered Light', which integrates 6 pieces using traditional techniques from Guimarães, Viana do Castelo, Castelo Branco, the Azores, and an exclusive piece by @odisseia.lisboa and @lobo_atelier.

This lamp was created by Santo Infante with the motif designed by David Oliveira and embroidered by Dorina Pita and Fernanda Neves.

Available for order at the @santoinfante.pt shop in Lisbon, with more information via email at info@santoinfante.pt

2026

A blouse from grita_upcycling (made from a tablecloth) traveled from Serpins to the island of Madeira, where it was embroidered by Bailha. And this collaborative blouse also serves to announce that there will be news in the spring of 2027. 

2024

The tradition of Madeira Embroidery finds a new home at the Hotel Barceló Funchal Oldtown through a special collaboration with Bailha. Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean and the island's natural wealth, these “Made in Madeira” linen napkins are a fusion of heritage and contemporary design. 

The “Terra” (Earth) and “Mar” (Sea) collections translate the Madeiran identity into meticulously crafted embroidery, highlighting iconic elements such as the dragon tree, the black scabbardfish, and figures from daily life on the island. Each piece is hand-embroidered using traditional Madeira Embroidery stitches – such as rope stitch, satin stitch, shaded stitch, buttonhole stitch, etc. – in a navy blue hue, evoking the historical connection between the embroidery and the Atlantic. 

More than just a decorative detail, this collection transforms the gastronomic experience at the Barceló Funchal Oldtown into a sensory and cultural immersion, where every piece of embroidery tells a story and invites you to rediscover the essence of Madeira. 

2023

This collaboration showed how art and craftsmanship can be powerful tools for social transformation. During the Madeira Embroidery Residency, held in November 2023, participants from the Funchal Prison Establishment had the opportunity to learn how to embroider, challenging stereotypes and creating unique handmade pieces. 

Guided by David Oliveira and Helena da Silva, at the invitation of Trégua founders Catarina Claro and Cristiana Sousa, it not only revealed unexpected talents but also opened up new possibilities for the participants' social reintegration, proving that artisanal know-how can be an option for a more dignified future.