MARINA BITU

Fuxico dress by Marina Bitu

In collaboration with artisans from the state of Ceará

Summer 2024

Fuxico

Banana fibre

 

 

With the support of Senac Ceará, Marina Bitu is spreading cultural knowledge about the Cariri region in the state of Ceará and exploring new forms of craftsmanship. Working with the 20 artisans of the Fibrarte Association, this dress is made from the ‘fluffy’ straw of the banana tree stem inspired by the ancestral technique of fuxico, which originated in Africa and is popular in the Northeast of Brazil. The straw is sewn into circular shapes, creating  unique pieces through the artisanal process. The women of Fibrarte use banana crop residues to generate income by making decorative items, clothing and accessories.