Manjerica

Founder's Name and Background
Teresa Bettencourt, born on The Azores, a magical place that inevitably left a mark. Navigating throughout her dearest memories from her homeland, Teresa explores the influence of Nature and her childhood life on the island, playing with vibrant colors, shapes and a laidback functional style. From her mother Amália to her grandmother Zizita, each bag has a special name of someone who is important in her life.

Year of Foundation
2012

Best Known For
The Manjerica hero bag, the Sílvia tote.

Tiny Biography
Manjerica, based and made in Portugal, aims to create quality pieces with a timeless appeal and functionality, inspired by the unique point of view of the designer and founder Teresa Bettencourt, greatly influenced by her homeland, the Azores islands. The brand believes that tradition and craftmanship together create "something" special, able to elevate a product into a unique piece of art.