We would like to remember here some warm moments and products from the Cane Creative Residency developed for @cooperativaqrer, with designers @sugo.design and master artisan Ana Silva. 
Cane, a key part of Algarve’s cultural heritage, is particularly abundant in Alcoutim, Baixo Guadiana. Traditionally used by artisans to craft everyday artifacts and architectural elements, its use has dwindled, now largely limited to a residual traditional basketry.
The residency sought to revive its use by creating playful artisanal pieces inspired by traditional games and objects, blending contemporary elements. The programme included two phases: conceptual work between designers and experienced artisans, and knowledge-sharing with new participants. Simplified techniques ensure accessibility, enabling the creation of small, culturally rooted, and easy-to-make objects with minimal additional materials.

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Gostaríamos de relembrar aqui alguns momentos e produtos marcantes da Residência Criativa da Cana desenvolvida para a @cooperativaqrer, com os designers @sugo.design e a mestre artesã Ana Silva.
A cana, parte essencial do património cultural algarvio, é particularmente abundante em Alcoutim, no Baixo Guadiana. Tradicionalmente utilizada pelos artesãos para criar artefactos do quotidiano e elementos arquitetónicos, actualmente  apenas encontrada na quase extinta cestaria.
A residência teve como objetivo inspirar o seu uso, criando peças artesanais lúdicas, nomeadamente jogos e objetos tradicionais, misturando elementos contemporâneos. O programa foi dividido em duas fases: trabalho conceptual entre designers e artesãos experientes e partilha de conhecimento com novos participantes. Técnicas simplificadas garantiram acessibilidade, permitindo a criação de pequenos objetos, com forte ligação cultural e fáceis de executar, com o mínimo de materiais adicionais. ...

As we approach the final stretch of 2024, we received the incredible news that @cooperativaqrer has been awarded the 2023 Portuguese National Crafts Award in the category of “Private Entity”. I’m immensely proud to have collaborated on and contributed to nearly all the activities that led to this well deserved recognition.

Between 2021 and 2023, we partnered with Cooperativa QRER to implement a series of initiatives involving master artisans, apprentices, and designers. These efforts aimed to promote the use of natural and local materials, highlight their potential as innovative resources, and explore new ways to incorporate them into the broader handmade economy.

I would like to express my appreciation for the trust from all the Cooperativa QRER team and directors, and also for the wise advice from Graça Palma from @proactivetur.

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Quase a terminar 2024, recebemos a incrível notícia de que a @cooperativaqrer foi distinguida com o Prémio Nacional de Artesanato 2023, na categoria de ‘Entidade Privada’. Sinto-me imensamente orgulhoso por ter colaborado e contribuído para quase todas as atividades que levaram a este merecido reconhecimento.

Entre 2021 e 2023, estabelecemos uma parceria com a Cooperativa QRER para implementar uma série de iniciativas envolvendo mestres artesãos, aprendizes e designers. Estes esforços tiveram como objetivo formar novos artesãos, promover o uso de materiais naturais e locais, destacar o seu potencial como recursos inovadores e explorar formas de os incorporar na economia do artesanato.

Gostaria de expressar a minha gratidão pela confiança de toda a equipa e direção da Cooperativa QRER, bem como pelos sábios conselhos da Graça Palma, da @proactivetur.

Estas iniciativas foram cofinanciadas por dois projetos:
- Magallanes_ICC, beneficiando do cofinanciamento do Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER), do programa INTERREG V A España-Portugal (POCTEP)
2014-2020, bem como dos Municípios de Alcoutim e de Loulé.
- Algarve Crafts & Food, cofinanciado pelo CRESC Algarve 2020 e pelo aspirante a Geoparque Algarvensis Loulé-Silves-Albufeira. ...

While at the partner factory, we started sampling out different wood textures and materials to find the perfect match for our upcoming projects.

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Exploring beautiful machinery at our partner factory! Gearing up for some exciting upcoming projects—can't wait to bring these designs to life.

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You can customise the orientation and curves, making the Serpentine sofa uniquely yours. A smart steel element at the base joins the sections, allowing for 20° rotations to change the sofa's dynamic flow.

Its sculptural design adds bold, creative energy to contemporary spaces, available in a wide range of fabrics to suit any space.
Designed by Hugo da Silva, 2006.
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The unique 'design in movement' of the Serpentine sofa allows you to create a striking form in any space. Sold by the metre, it adapts to your needs—starting with the basic 3-section sofa, you can expand by adding additional 'slices' with options for backrests, benches, or arms.
Despite its artistic form, Serpentine offers exceptional comfort. The base is crafted from marine plywood, covered with high-resilience foam (35kg/m³), all produced in Portugal.
Designed by Hugo da Silva, 2006.

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Back in 2006, we introduced a concept for a sofa designed to expand according to the client's needs. With the support and enthusiasm of @zerodoisofas , we evolved the concept further to incorporate movement, leading to the creation of the Serpentine sofa. The design process involved early studies and sketches, carefully balancing comfort with aesthetics, until the prototype was finally realised.

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