Who I am
As a designer from Ecuador now living in Prague for more than 14 years, I have always had a deep connection to the tradition of leather craftsmanship. After graduating from the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague and following in the footsteps of renowned designer Libena Rochova, I found my passion for creating handmade leather shoes and accessories. Inspired by my family’s background, I was drawn to Prague and established my studio in the cultural hub of the city at SmetanaQ. Embracing my Latin American heritage.
I am proud to have revived this craft that runs in my blood. Through chance encounters and a deep-rooted desire to pursue my art, I have showcased my work at prestigious exhibitions from Madrid to Budapest and competitions around Europe, winning accolades such as a silver medal at the A ‘Design Awards. My journey is a fusion of tradition, inspiration, and dedication, and I am honored to continue my grandfather’s legacy in the world of design now in the Czech Republic.
In each of my creations, from a complex pair of shoes to simple small accessories, you will find a masterpiece of art and a piece of me and my ancestors crafting since 1930.
A tribute to leather, a noble material that has accompanied humans since the beginning, and today in a more responsibly and sustainably way, always thinking in addition to beauty about comfort, utility and making you with my creations a little happier.
The Atelier
My atelier lives in the historic building SmetanaQ, a vibrant community of local designers and artists, in the heart of Prague, just steps from the National Theatre. Since 2018, this small but complete kingdom has been the place where ideas, stories, and designs take form, where leather meets imagination and tradition dances with creation.
Surrounded by old and new machines, the tools of craft, brushes, paints, and the faint scent of glue, I transform simple pieces of leather into objects of design with my own hands.
Here, I love to meet people, share a coffee, exchange smiles, and witness the spark of curiosity. The atelier welcomes every creative soul, or simply anyone eager to see how a pair of shoes or a handbag comes to life.
A few times a year, it opens its doors to students from around the world, a space to teach, to guide, and to share the secrets of craft.
Step inside, and let the view of the Vltava River, Prague Castle, and Petřín Tower become part of the story your hands will touch while smelling the fragance of leather.
