Zinzi de Brouwer

Zinzi de Brouwer is a multifaceted professional recognized as the Founder and Creative Director of Studio Palha, an equity-centered community design practice based in Mozambique and the Netherlands. Her work focuses on empowering female artisans by bridging craft, technology, and design to create alternative fashion narratives. De Brouwer aims to foster social and environmental justice, particularly concerning Indigenous sovereignty, through her initiatives.

In her role at Studio Palha, she curates design residencies that connect artisans with fashion practitioners, promoting indigenous-led sustainable practices and collective wisdom in design. This approach not only highlights the importance of craftsmanship but also seeks to create human ecosystems where design and craft coexist harmoniously.12

Beyond her work at Studio Palha, Zinzi has experience as a brand consultant and has been involved in various academic and entrepreneurial endeavors within the fashion industry, contributing to a broader discourse on sustainable and equitable design practices.