Museu do objeto brasileiro, Museum in Pinheiros, São Paulo, Brazil
Museu do Objeto Brasileiro is a museum in São Paulo that focuses on handcrafted items created by artisans across Brazil. The collection includes objects made from wood, straw, cotton, and ceramics that showcase different regional traditions and craft techniques.
The museum was founded in 1997 and initially located in the Jardins neighborhood before moving to Pinheiros in 2008. Architect Luiz Fernando Rocco designed the building to connect the urban environment with traditional Brazilian handcrafted items.
The museum displays handcrafted objects from different Brazilian regions and explains the traditional techniques behind them. Visitors can see how these skills remain part of daily life and community identity for artisans across the country.
The museum is located in the Pinheiros neighborhood near Faria Lima metro station and is easy to access on foot. The entrance plaza aligns with street level, making it fully accessible to all visitors.
The museum's name, A Casa, comes from the fact that it began in founder Renata Mellão's own home, where she held craft exhibitions. The current building, designed by Luiz Fernando Rocco, sits on a triangular corner plot with a five-metre ceiling and an entrance plaza paved like the sidewalk to merge with the street.
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