SHOPKEEPER'S STYLE BLOG

  • Pallas meets Burel

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    Deep-rooted in the Portuguese heritage of wool making, and uniquely provided by the Burel sheep born in Serra da Estrela, the Wool collection is the result of a careful design and study of this exceptional fabric.

    Classic tones like cold greys and soft whites complement the orange and green hues unwinding a collection of sober and timeless elegance. The occasional gold and silver tones, colors that have long belonged to the brand’s identity appear in a perfect blend of exclusive fabrics and small details.

     

    BUREL IS A PORTUGUESE HANDMADE FABRIC

    ENTIRELY MADE OF WOOL

     

    Born in the heart of Serra da Estrela mountain – Portugal, Burel is traditionally used by shepherds. Today is supported by the best Portuguese designers, in a variety of areas. The Burel Wool is a very durable and versatile fabric used in covers and coats as protection for rainy days, snow and cold. Presently you can see it evolving into countless ideas and design solutions, accompanied by a wide range of textures, patterns, and colors. Our Shoe Wool Collection is handmade in Portugal and uses the best materials and methods of assemblage.

     

    MAINTENANCE

    Burel is an easy-care fabric. The fiber structure repels dirt and in case of spillage then allows to perform its cleaning and drying in due time. It is possible to machine wash in the wool program and the recommended temperature is 40 ° C. It is recommended to iron with steam and in the wool program.

     

    FEATURES

    Burel fabric is:

    • 100% wool
    • fire resistant
    • water resistant
    • thermal and acoustic insulation
    • hygroscopic
    • anti-electrostatic
    • abrasion resistance
    • tough
    • flexible
    • natural agro-product
    • don’t give off fluff

     

    CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

    The fiber is composed of keratin which is a protein rich in sulfur, an element that is not found in any other fiber.

    The Burel has the next elementary composition, approximate:

    • Carbon (C): 50%
    • Hydrogen (H): 7%
    • Oxygen (O): 21%
    • Nitrogen (N): 17%
    • Sulfur (S): 5%

  • Molas – Behind the story

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    Molas – Behind the story

    Molas is an exclusive collection originated on a trip to Kuna Yala tribe, an indigenous community in Panamá.

    It is a centennial textile art form, developed by the Kuna women that consist of the superposition of fabrics sewed in beautiful patterns.

    This process, all handmade, can be done by cutting multiple layers of the same fabric, between two and seven each time, varying the colors schematics.

    One Molas bag can take up one to six months to be finished, depending on the complexity of the project, and that is why every single bag is a piece of art by itself.

    Molas means blouse or shirt, and that is its main purpose.

    Every design is filled with symbolism like the path of life, the woman fertility or family protection, it is the same drawings in which they used to paint their bodies with.

    In the beginning, they were all geometric, but with the passing of time, they began to develop into something else, as a result of popular culture. Therefore, you can see new elements like flowers, birds and sea animals in them.

    For our very own bags, we played with colors and geometric shapes, resulting in a very rich and fashionable piece, that embodies all the technique, symbolism, and creativity of this amazing culture.

    Molas – Nos bastidores da colecção

    Coleção exclusiva com origem numa vivência com os Kuna Yala, ou Guna Yala, comunidade indígena do Panamá.

    Mola, é uma forma de arte têxtil indígena centenária desenvolvida pelas mulheres Kuna, que consiste na sobreposição de camadas de tecidos cosidos entre si.

    Este processo é todo produzido artesanalmente e pode ser variado cortando múltiplas camadas ao mesmo tempo, entre duas a sete e variando assim a sequência de cores.

    Uma mola pode levar entre duas semanas a seis meses para fazer, dependendo da complexidade do projeto.

    Mola significa blusa ou camisa e é feita pare esse fim.

    Todos os desenhos estão repletos de simbologia, como o caminho da vida, a fertilidade da mulher ou a proteção da família, os mesmos desenhos com que pintavam o corpo.

    São desenhos geométricos que com o passar do tempo foram tomando outros temas da cultura popular, flores, pássaros e animais marinhos.

    Para as nossas malas juntámos cores e formas geométricas, obtendo o resultado de uma peça de grande riqueza, não só técnica, como de simbolismo e infinita criatividade.

     

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  • Pallas and Joana Mota Capitão

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    PALLAS AND JOANA MOTA CAPITÃO

    – LIMITED EDITION –

    The outcome of a special collaboration featuring Pallas and Joana Mota Capitão, a contemporary jewellery stole connecting two distinctive designs into a classy and posh limited collection. A design created by women for women.

    Inspired by what can be created when connecting two elements, genuine fur and sterling silver pieces from the latest Joana Mota Capitão Collection – Aurora.

    Each stole and clutch are carefully made by hand and designed to provide a soft and elegante touch for a great outfit, day or night, casual or preppy.

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