Hand Color was established in 2010 by the artisan and sociologist Joana Martins and Paulo Caldeira, an archaeologist, aiming to create unique handcrafted and conceptual pieces showing traces of the Portuguese culture, history and daily live, resulting in contemporary accessories with innovative design, and pieces with a classic and refined look.

Hand Color intends to extol the unique works of renowned artists, as well as give life to several full color patterns created through the modeling of raw materials.

The polymer clay was the chosen material, because it is very resistant, including to water, and may be sanded, polished, varnished and applied to several materials such as precious metals, assuming a vibrant color palette and a timeless effect in several trends.

Hand Color patterns have great detail, with a multitude of wonderful textures in a unique style.

Products: bracelets; brooches; earrings; necklaces; and rings.

GPS: 37.639024, -7.662960

Largo Vasco da Gama, 4 | 7750-212 Mértola

Sells: Hand Color atelier (Wednesday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) or on its website; and at handicraft shops all over Portugal.