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João Baptista

MUD Bags · Porto, Portugal

João Baptista

“It all started when João Baptista, with the little money that he had left in his pocket, bought a board of wood to build the bicycle of his dreams”

It all started when João Baptista, with the little money that he had left in his pocket, bought a board of wood to build the bicycle of his dreams. Without any professional means, this was quite the task. The process was slow and complicated, but he never gave up since he had the ability to envision the full potential of his creation. He was right to stand by his dreams, MUD evolved not only as a brand, but as a lifestyle. A sustainable one. MUD is now a family business and nothing makes us more proud than seeing our creations scattered around the world. All our products are handmade in Portugal by ourselves and ourselves only. We carefully select the materials from sustainable sources, and we make sure that our suppliers are as committed to the environment as we are. In order to continue our sustainable growth, we’ll keep working on new designs but also on improving older ones. A lot of these improvements come from our customers feedback, so feel free to drop a message. We actually read and take all the suggestions into consideration. This is our story and we keep writing it chapter by chapter, always by hand.

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A5 Recycled Paper Refills - 2 Pack
A5 Recycled Paper Refills - 2 Pack
$14.90
Upcycled Leather Journal A5
Upcycled Leather Journal A5
$49.90
The Farmer Bar Stool
The Farmer Bar Stool
$490.00

MUD Bags · Porto, Portugal

Our story

João Baptista started by renovating bikes as a hobby, then built a fully functional wooden bicycle. MUD — Manufacture Under Design — grew from there into a family-run workshop making leather bags, furniture, and wooden bicycles.

João Baptista, on MUD

It all started when João Baptista, with the little money that he had left in his pocket, bought a board of wood to build the bicycle of his dreams. Without any professional means, this was quite the task. The process was slow and complicated, but he never gave up since he had the ability to envision the full potential of his creation. He was right to stand by his dreams, MUD evolved not only as a brand, but as a lifestyle. A sustainable one.

MUD is now a family business and nothing makes us more proud than seeing our creations scattered around the world. All our products are handmade in Portugal by ourselves and ourselves only. We carefully select the materials from sustainable sources, and we make sure that our suppliers are as committed to the environment as we are. In order to continue our sustainable growth, we’ll keep working on new designs but also on improving older ones. A lot of these improvements come from our customers feedback, so feel free to drop a message. We actually read and take all the suggestions into consideration.

This is our story and we keep writing it chapter by chapter, always by hand.

The collection

A5 Recycled Paper Refills - 2 Pack
A5 Recycled Paper Refills - 2 Pack
$14.90
Upcycled Leather Journal A5
Upcycled Leather Journal A5
$49.90
The Farmer Bar Stool
The Farmer Bar Stool
$490.00
Foldable Pocket Magnifier
Foldable Pocket Magnifier
$19.90
MUD Wood Bicycle I
MUD Wood Bicycle I
$4,490.00
Adamastor Backpack
Adamastor Backpack
$379.90
Handmade Wooden Calendar
Handmade Wooden Calendar
$249.90
Floor Lamp "Círculos"
Floor Lamp "Círculos"
$390.00
Floor Lamp Paralelo
Floor Lamp Paralelo
$390.00
Floor Lamp "The Spot"
Floor Lamp "The Spot"
$650.00
Bar Stool "The Cyclist"
Bar Stool "The Cyclist"
$390.00
Versatile Backpack Sidebag
Versatile Backpack Sidebag
$219.90
Regular Shoulder Bag
Regular Shoulder Bag
$129.90
Long Pear Bag
Long Pear Bag
$129.90
Major Express Wallet
Major Express Wallet
$19.90
Envelope Backpack Cork Leather
Envelope Backpack Cork Leather
$139.90
Foldable Tripod Stool
Foldable Tripod Stool
$49.90
Drifter Backpack
Drifter Backpack
$239.90
Classic Keychain - Wood & Cork
Classic Keychain - Wood & Cork
$14.90
Table Lamp Copo
Table Lamp Copo
$159.90
Wood Nourishing Grease
Wood Nourishing Grease
$9.90
Mini Regular
Mini Regular
$74.90
Table Lamp Mini Copo
Table Lamp Mini Copo
$89.90
Medium Regular Shoulder Bag
Medium Regular Shoulder Bag
$99.90

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