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Extravirgin Thoughts is where “extra” meets “virgin”:

Founded by designer Souad Ghaffari, EVT is all about bold ideas with a clean process. It explores sustainability through craft, design, and material innovation. From biomaterial research to community workshops, Souad’s work reimagines waste as a resource and connects people through eco-conscious creativity.

Workshops: Where People Meet, Chat, and Turn Plants Into Paper

Discover how to transform invasive plants, olive leaves, corn husks, and recycled paper into beautifully textured, sustainable sheets. Join biomaterial designer Souad Ghaffari for an engaging, eco-conscious craft experience suitable for all ages and groups and meet like-minded people.

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Handmade Paper from the Mediterranean

Crafted in Portugal with olive leaves and natural fibers, our paper blends sustainability, tradition, and design into every sheet.

Sustainable Notebooks for Lasting Ideas

From the first page to the last, each notebook is a space for reflection made by hand, with respect for nature and your thoughts.

Design Craft Rooted in Portugal

Inspired by Mediterranean landscapes, our creations honor slow craft, recycled materials, and a timeless sense of place.

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extravirginthoughts is on EtsyEtsyEVT is now on Etsy! 🎉 (Discount Code)
2025-12-09

EVT is now on Etsy! 🎉 (Discount Code)

I am happy to share that our new Etsy shop By Extravirgin Thoughts is now live!You can visit it here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ByExtravirginThou (our shortened version of Extravirgin Thoughts due to limitation) To…
Mercadinho natal EvoraCraft FairI’ll be at the Mercadinho “Natal das Quintas” in Evora🎄
2025-12-07

I’ll be at the Mercadinho “Natal das Quintas” in Evora🎄

I’m excited to share that I’ll have a table at the Mercadinho Natal das Quintas on 14 December, from 11h to 17h, at the Capela Sr. Jesus dos Aflitos. I’ll…
WorkshopsWorkshop Announcement: Wild Fiber Paper-Making in Lisbon – BioLab (13 Dec 2025)
2025-11-28

Workshop Announcement: Wild Fiber Paper-Making in Lisbon – BioLab (13 Dec 2025)

Wild Fiber Paper-Making workshop in Lisbon - BioLab (13 Dec 2025) We’re thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Wild fiber paper-making: making paper with invasive plants workshop, hosted by…