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Multicultural History
South Brazil’s rich heritage comes from a mix of diverse backgrounds. From the original native Indians inhabiting the land, to the sixteenth-century Portuguese and Spanish colonists, followed by the German and Italian immigration in the eighteen-hundreds.
Early Days
The Gaucho culture was born where Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay meet. Its origins have been linked to the early interaction of colonizers and indigenous people in this southern and colder highland area.
Black and white photo of a Gaucho riding a horse
Black and white photo of a Gaucho riding a horse

Early Days

The Gaucho culture was born where Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay meet. Its origins have been linked to the early interaction of colonizers and indigenous people in this southern and colder highland area.

Gaucho country farmer full of character n a black and white photo
Character and Folk
Bagé is a small town at the heart of the Gaucho region. Full of tradition and folk, the Gaucho carries the countryside lifestyle close to their heart.
Gaucho country farmer full of character n a black and white photo

Culture and Tradition

Bagé is a small town at the heart of the Gaucho region. Full of tradition and folk, the Gaucho carries the countryside lifestyle close to their heart.

Inherited Trade
Gaucho artisans inherited leather crafting from their colonisers and have perfected the art throughout generations.

Skilled tanners instinctively produce fine and soft rugs whilst preserving hide’s unique textures and layers.
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Inherited Trade

Gaucho artisans inherited leather crafting from their colonisers and have perfected the art throughout generations.

Skilled tanners instinctively produce fine and soft rugs whilst preserving hide’s unique textures and layers.

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European Influence
German and Italian immigration throughout the 1800s brought about further cultural expansion and a wealth of new traditions to the region. Their contribution also enhanced the leather craft, propelling it to become one of South's Brazil most important ways of living.

Nowadays, entire towns dedicate their lives to the artform with thousands of people handcrafting, retouching and embellishing the most beautiful hides and leather goods.
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European Influence

German and Italian immigration throughout the 1800s brought about further cultural expansion. Their contribution also enhanced the leather craft, propelling it to become one of South's Brazil most important ways of living.

Nowadays, entire towns dedicate their lives to the artform with thousands of people handcrafting, retouching and embellishing the most beautiful hides and leather goods.

World-Class Quality
The blend of traditions and countryside background make South Brazil and the Gaucho culture the historic heartland of hides. It places the region’s leathercraft amongst the most recognised in the world.

Bagé Home brings this timeless art form together with contemporary Latin design to deliver hand-picked products and heritage to your home.

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