Munano is a creative project born out of love of art, craft, beautiful design and made by one woman and her huge appetite to create!

 "Being a born collector with an eye for all things kitcsh, kawaii and the down right fun I thought this would be the natural progression...create accessible inspiring objects for all to enjoy. I like stories you might have noticed that! Also they are quite Japanese like. In the way that they are a bit manga  or kawaii so there is a dark side to them too. They all have a story to tell. I don't see them as just toys or objects. I like things that have history and meaning so it's pretty possible that a book will follow as my creatures all have little personalities and tails to tell"

Munano has been going officially for over six years now (May 2004) though it's concept has been around for a long time and remained through several incarnations. 

"I've been making strange creatures/soft sculptures since 1984 but I've been weaving in and out of craft disciplines, art and music for...since I can remember. But these creatures I've been making them since 2004. Each piece is hand made in my little studio by me using lovely fabrics, vintage materials, vintage buttons, and most importantly, made with a sense of humor and a little bit of darkness too!"

Munano's creator started off life as a ceramicist. Studying in Portugal and have lived in the states and in London for the past 20 years has with out doubt influenced and molded her work. In 2008 Deborah Daniel went on to establish and found the Craft Guerrilla a London based collective.

"We've gone on to have now 3 sister armies with our 4th starting up in late summer 2010. It's a great opportunity to meet and work with other creatives."

What's next?

Munano will appear as part of the Craf Guerrilla in the "Indie Craft" book by Jo published by Laurence King Publishing.

"I have run a few workshops for the likes of Hewlit Packard and The Bury St. Edmonds gallery to name but a few. It's such rewarding work teaching others to make. It's something I hope to do more in future. Also I've been exhibiting my work with Cut Click magazine which is fab. And being featured in a book? Well that's ace to be even concidered as a peer of so many of the featured designers. Ah yes, and Craft Guerrilla are also writing a book. It's been a crazy year but yeah...a good way to spend your life!"