Brazilian sisters Suzy Wortberg and Bebê de Soares and their friend and fellow expatriate Ana Vilas Boas maintain a shop in Koln, Germany as a tiny, transplanted slice of Brazilian energy. All three are jewelers and their work is lush and colorful. ETSY shop Contas Brasil is their online spot to shop. http://contasbrasil.etsy.com
Above is Bebe de Soares "Bead Cocktail". And here is Bebe's 'mission statement' that captures the feeling of the Contas Brasil shop:
"To be Brazilian
Living in a tropical paradise
surrounded by stimulating colors and brightness.
Keeping alive the joy and spontaneity of a child.
CONTASBRASIL wants to bring the unique feeling of living in Brazil to every corner of the world.
Exotic, joyful and irresistible.
Impossible not to be enchanted
by the colors and shapes of Brazil."
This more structured piece is by Suzy Wortberg.
And here is a "Waterfall" necklace by Ana Vilas Boas - one of a series.
At their shop they also feature work by talented brazilian artist Sandra Fukelmann, who creates irresistable "Doll Bags," each with a real doll attached. This Flor Doll Bag is made of velvet with a red leather handle. The fancy flower can also be worn as brooch!
There is a great variety in the designs of the Contas Brasil group. If you love color and exuberant design you can see more at their ETSY shop and also at the following locations:
Suzy and Bebe also have a shop for supplies at http://contaskoeln.etsy.com
Their website at http://www.contasbrasil.de
More photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/contaskoeln/
Sister Bebe is participating in the "90 Features in 90 Days Challenge," writing articles about the talented artists and designers who sell on ETSY at http://contaskoeln.blogspot.com She is a theater actress and director, after having had a career in dance.
