The visionary mind behind the ‘Oxente’ online shop

The Oxente Brasil shop was founded by Peter Rieser in 2024. It is a concept store specialising in the purchase of hand-picked, authentic and creative Brazilian arts and crafts.

I lived in north-eastern Brazil for 30 years. I am affectionately known there as ‘Piter Suiço’. The love for the country, the rich history and the artistic skill of the people inspired me to present these unique works to the world.

This store brings together the best of Brazilian craftsmanship and popular art. It includes leather goods, sandals, bags, accessories, carvings, woodcuts, paintings, pottery, sculptures, wickerwork, embroidery, lace and much more.

My philosophy is to work directly with artisans. I respect their work and eliminate middlemen from the production chain. This way, I ensure fairer remuneration for the producers. At the same time, I can offer a more attractive price for buyers who appreciate their art.