"For the future, I dream of calmer days; days when I can harvest the fruits of my hard labor. I think that working with Novica will bring me closer to my dream."

Geraldo Duarte Carneiro relates the story of his family's rise into the sphere of hand-crafted Brazilian leather items:

"I worked as an artisan for more than 15 years for a company that produced leather accessories such as handbags, belts and wallets. I also learned to make leather cushions and beanbags. I worked with seven other people and at that time, everything was made by hand. Apart from making the items, I would also help to sell them.

"I learned so much ...

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