Bosque das Mangueiras

ELISA CARTOCCI
Cabella Ligure, Italy

"Bosque das Mangueiras" is Portuguese for "Mango Grove" and recalls the giant trees, rich in fruit and wildlife, surrounding Elisa's maternal home in Salvador de Bahia.
The Mango Grove represents a place of memories and beauty, suspended in time.

Through her collections and designs, Elisa Cartocci, aka Liu, pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Brazil, India and Italy. the countries where she grew up and shaped her vision and creativity.

Liu is a designer and artist based in Cabella, Italy.
She chose to leave behind the busy streets of Milan to set up her studio in the heart of the Appennini mountains, where she lives with her husband, children and their two dogs.

In 2018, Liu founded Bosque, an ethical brand that encloses her passion for colour, joyful prints and her deep-rooted love for Mother Nature. She is the pulsating heart and hand behind Bosque's hand-painted patterns and designs. 

“We believe in the importance of a collective shift in how we produce and consume; to buy less and better things that we can love, care for, and later pass on to the next generation.”