Joana Leal

Joana Leal is a textile artist and craftswoman from Elvas, Portugal, known for her expertise in trapologia, a technique that involves the union of fabric fragments, often referred to as patchwork. Through her artistic practice, she celebrates the traditional craftsmanship and the stories of Portuguese women, weaving together colorful textiles to create quilts, tablecloths, and other items that reflect their dreams and time spent in creative pursuits.