Bosque das Mangueiras
Bosque das Mangueiras is Portuguese for Mango Grove and recalls the large trees, rich in fruit and wildlife, surrounding Liu’s maternal home in Salvador de Bahia, where she took her first steps and fell in love with the natural world. The Mango Grove represents a place of memories and beauty, suspended in time.
Through her collections and designs, Liu Cartocci pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Brazil, India and Italy, the countries in which she grew up and that shaped her vision and creativity.
Mission
Bosque das Mangueiras is all about sustainability and empowerment.
Sustainability of the production line, starting from the choice of the fabric (see why we love linen), to the hand painted prints and up to the small women-led workshops in Emilia Romagna, where each garment is sewn with love and attention. The whole production line is entirely Made in Italy.
Empowerment of the women that wear our designs, as well as of all the people who take part in the production line.
At Bosque we celebrate femininity and confidence. We believe in doing so through timeless designs, sartorial craftsmanship and durable materials.
We want to create clothes that give you joy and make you feel comfortable and beautiful in your own skin.
We believe in the importance of a collective shift in the way we produce and consume; to buy less, and better things, that we can love, care for, and later pass on, to the next generation.
Liu
Liu is a designer and artist based in Lucca, Italy.
She chose to leave behind the busy streets of Milan to set up her studio in the heart of the Appennini mountains, where she lives with her husband, children and their two dogs.
Here, in 2018, she founded Bosque, an ethical brand that encloses her passion for color, joyful prints and her deep rooted love for Mother Nature.
She is the pulsating heart and hand behind Bosque’s hand painted prints and designs.
