Rita is the maker behind Schianto Handmade, creating beautiful and practical sewn pieces from her home studio in Camberwell.

Drawing on a lifetime of sewing experience and inspiration from family and friends, Rita creates everything from shower caps and waterproof toiletry pouches to insulated totes, cotton rope baskets, handkerchiefs and baby gifts.

Using quality fabrics and materials, each Schianto piece is thoughtfully made to be useful, long-lasting and kinder to the planet.