Our Story

I began making handbags a few years ago as gifts for family and friends. Through word of mouth, friends — and then friends of friends — started asking me to make them as gifts for the people in their lives.

Every Pessoa piece is designed by me, from the choice of leather and fabric to the smallest finishing detail. Each bag is then handcrafted in Sydney by skilled local artisans, so every customer receives a piece made to the highest standard.

I have always been fascinated by artisanal products, especially the textures and colours of leather and textiles. I believe small details can make a big difference to the finished piece, so I strive to give everything I make its own personal story.

Each bag is made from leather and other one-of-a-kind natural materials, sourced from local and international suppliers, including some close to my roots in Brazil. Inside, every bag is lined in linen or cotton from these same places.

I am deeply grateful to everyone who has believed in me and helped bring Pessoa to life.