As we begin this journey across the amazing landscapes of Portugal, we will bring our stories to life with workshops, artists residencies, beautiful photographic books, interactive digital platforms, social media, full-length documentary and most importantly, the development of an innovative R&D hub. Our goal is to study artistic processes and determine opportunities to implement excess textile waste (a global issue) into the preservation of the heritage arts & crafts.
Our priority is to interview, document and lovingly tell the stories of artisans, industries and handicrafts for the people of Portugal and beyond.
We plan to connect these heritage artists to those that appreciate, respect, and support the crafts of Portugal.
We aim to share the vast heritage handicrafts that are unique to Portugal. We strive to maintain sustainable development for Portuguese handicrafts, breaking down the tools, techniques and materials which constitute a physical and intangible heritage to be protected at all cost.
By filming the process and development of our projects, we aim to capture the personal and emotional connections sparked throughout the duration of the research. Our end goal is to create a storytelling documentary to share our journey with other like minded people, communities and organizations worldwide.
Our aim is to share the beauty of those we encounter, from the perspective of a diverse team of individuals from various countries, including Portugal, Brazil, the USA, Poland and Lithuania.
Founder/CEO/Art and Project Direction
Donna Marie Bowman-Coe moves between worlds—where heritage meets innovation, and waste becomes possibility. A textile engineer, designer, and creative strategist with over 25 years of global experience, her journey began in South Texas, shaped by movement, craft, and cultural exchange. From New York to Europe, Asia, and the Americas, she has worked alongside mills, artisans, and manufacturers, translating deep material knowledge into meaningful, scalable solutions. Her work is driven by a singular belief: that textiles hold stories—of people, place, and time—and that preserving them is essential to shaping a more responsible future. Bridging technical rigor with creative vision, she transforms discarded materials into new systems of value, integrating heritage craft into modern, circular design. Now based in Portugal, Donna builds at the intersection of sustainability, culture, and industry—creating pathways that honor tradition, empower communities, and redefine what the future of textiles can be.