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by Isabela Barros

These Brazilian artists are just starting but dream that in future they may export to markets all over the world. For the 300 artists of 24 cities that are participating in the Mar de Dentro Handicraft project, in Rio Grande do Sul, the idea is to make money from production of accessories, costume jewelry and decoration parts made out of different material.

In the case of the Redeiras collection, for example, the raw material is fish scales and leather, as well as the remains of shrimp-fishing nets.

"In the case of leather, the material is taken from the fish, tanned and dyed. The parts of fishing nets, in turn, are cut, dyed and become thread for handbags, among other items," explained Mar de Dentro project manager Jussara Argoud. According to Argoud, the importers have not yet arrived, but they are on their way.......

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