URBAN AND RURAL

MARÍA SÁNCHEZ WITH NAGUISA'S UMBRIA BROWN

MARÍA SÁNCHEZ AND MIQUI OTERO

Our collaboration with writer María Sánchez has been nothing short of a fabulous adventure ever since we happened upon her collection of poems “Cuaderno de Campo.” With “Tierra de Mujeres,” we became truly hooked on her writing and take comfort in her vision of the rural world. Her book fell into our hands just as we were presenting our “La Cabaña” collection, our first ever winter collection, and we felt that her book appeared in our lives at just the right time.

MARÍA WITH THE BOOTS BARIA BLACK TALKING WITH PILAR FRAILE

MARÍA WITH THE BOOTS BARIA BLACK TALKING WITH PILAR FRAILE

Over the years, we have shared many projects and experiences, and each one has been an opportunity to get to know each other better and strengthen our bond.

Last year, María wrote us with some exciting news: she was starting the filming of “De lo Urbano y lo Rural,” a series for Caixaforum+ in which she and another writer, Miqui Otero, set out on a journey across the entire peninsula. The idea was to experience first-hand the places and stories described in the most brilliant books of our literature, and María decided to do it with Naguisa.

MARÍA WITH THE BOOTS ENSO BLACK TALKING WITH RAFAEL NAVARRO

MARÍA WITH THE BOOTS ENSO BLACK TALKING WITH RAFAEL NAVARRO

We blindly accepted her invitation, excited to join María on a journey that would be a unique opportunity to dive into the essence of our country and land, the very ones that inspire our Naguisa collections. We traveled along sidewalks and footpaths, through city centers and outskirts, airports and town squares, discovering the best of the urban and rural settings, all in the company of our favorite authors: Bernardo Atxaga, Elisa Victoria, Marta Sanz, Elena Medel, Olga Novo and Santiago Lorenzo. We were sure it would be a journey full of surprises, learning, and unforgettable moments, and it didn’t disappoint!

MARÍA WITH THE BOOTS BARIA BLACK TALKING WITH OLGA NOVO

MARÍA WITH THE BOOTS BARIA BLACK TALKING WITH OLGA NOVO

We feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to be a part of this project and that María turned to Naguisa for such a special opportunity. We could say that this journey is the result of a friendship that has grown and grown over time, one we hope will continue to grow and expand over time.

For Naguisa, María is an example of how passion and commitment to a cause can make a real difference. Her work as a veterinarian and her talent as a writer complement each other perfectly to create a comprehensive and moving vision of the rural world and the driving force that are the women behind it. We hope her writing continues to inspire many people, helping them lift their gaze to see this special and valuable world.

MARÍA WITH UMBRIA MARRÓN SHOES, TALKING WITH BERNARDO ATXAGA

MARÍA WITH UMBRIA MARRÓN SHOES, TALKING WITH BERNARDO ATXAGA

Be sure not to miss the 11-episode series.

Take a look at the models that Maria chose for this project: