ASA Leather Work

Stéphanie Branco strives to preserve the hand sew technique “Saddle Stitch”, which is about to disappear in Portugal. Being the 4th generation of craftsman, her passion for craftsmanship runs in her blood. In 2011 she founded ASA. ASA (in Malay) means Esperança in Portuguese or Hope in English. It is a tribute to Stéphanie´s great grandfather Luis Esperança, the first craftsman in the family, who was a shoemaker. Her training in architecture gives her the natural ability to imagine and build her products, as well as attention to detail, maintaining the highest level of quality.As a Designer, Pattern maker, and Self-taught Craftswoman, she now wants to pass on the passion for Leather. ASA Leather Work creates unique & bespoke leather products stitched by hand with upcycled leather. In the era of nomadism and mobility, the homes/offices have no limits. ASA creates objects that can be taken everywhere quickly, versatilely and beautifully.