HELLO,
FLOWER
LOVERS
Established by Gustavo Camacho and Tiago Bettencourt, BOSQUE (woodland in Portuguese) has been telling stories with flowers since 2018. Originally from Madeira Island, we are based in Lisbon, Portugal, thus developing and spreading our craft and aesthetic nationally and abroad.
Our inspiration is deeply rooted in Nature, drawing from its captivating seasons, untouched woodlands, serene meadows, and the diverse array of blooms and raw materials that flourish within them. These natural elements are at the core of our creative process, offering endless opportunities to explore unique shapes, textures, and exquisite compositions.
With a strong connection to the art of IKEBANA, BOSQUE has developed a distinctive style and identity focused on creating singular concepts and one-of-a-kind experiences for each client.
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As a Graphic designer, with a special interest in photography and editorial design, my journey in this project started with the design of our brand, and later by photographing all of our projects.
In 2021, together with the floral displays, I became a maker in our new Crafts segment, where we develop unique and sustainable handmade pieces that complement all the paths of Bosque.
As someone who plans a garden, our goal is to create several spaces and different trails where we are allowed a greater diversity of ideas and concepts, and where symbiosis, spontaneity and creativity are our precepts.
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Linked to the study and exercise of Engineering for Urban Sustainability, I felt at a certain point that it was time to get closer to my childhood memories and my essence as a creative person. Born in Madeira and surrounded by the countryside, the experiences and customs around flowers, shaped my growth as a florist.
Flower by flower, what started as a small change in an Engineer's routine, quickly became an enriching walk through this woodland where, exploring the greatest potential of each flower, we offer unique concepts to our customers.
GREEN FLORISTS
As caretakers and protectors of what inspires us – Nature – we work towards juxtaposing this greater force with our flower designs in the most organic way. It is relevant to note that, because we talk about Nature as the main source of inspiration for our craft, it is crucial to be transparent and explore the subject and practice of sustainability in our business.
In the flower industry, this last subject is still a relatively recent and complex term, and we are still beginning to acknowledge its importance and integral meaning.
Considering the state of our planet, behaviours such as reducing our footprint as florists and raising awareness to this matter, among our customers and collaborators, are some of our main priorities.
As responsible florists, banning flower foam, which is very harmful to the environment, is not enough. We also need to prioritise the use of national flowers, wildflowers and flowers from small local growers.
Currently, although we are thankfully seeing a rise in offers from small and medium national flower suppliers, we are aware that these are the first but right steps in the sense of improving our industry and consequently promoting environmental and economical sustainability.
We will be happy to discuss this matter with all our customers and partners so that together we can celebrate in a green way.
