Who we are
Behind Ad Astra
Two sisters and two passions
Ad Astra is the result of two passions that crossed paths: photography and travel. But above all, the desire to create something different, something extraordinary and even a little magical."
Maria Fernanda and Maria Clara L.
WHO WE ARE
Ad Astra
Ad Astra was born from a Latin phrase that means “to the stars”.
The original verse of the work Aeneid by the poet Virgil - “sic itur ad astra” - means “this is how one walks to the stars”, a Virgilian expression widely used during aeronautical discoveries.
Thus, the brand arises from the desire to discover the four corners of the globe, portraying each country, people, culture, art and history.
Here, we create copyright photographs. But not just photos, photographs superimposed on unique fabrics made by local artisans from each country we pass through.
Along the fabric of each culture, we weave memories immortalized in images.
Furthermore, in partnership with the traditional travel agency Embarque With Us, based in São Paulo and Ribeirão Preto and 40 years in the market, we will have a space on our website and social networks dedicated to travel guides of the places we visit.
We exist to translate the emotion of having the eyes of a traveler, connecting people, places and cultures.
What we believe
Our values
the wealth of
HANDMADE
We celebrate local artisans and their cultural heritage, combining original photographs and artisanal works that tell the story of each country visited.
Miscellaneous
Cultural
Ad Astra was born from a mix of ethnic, tropical, hippie and oriental references. And this combination of different references creates products full of personality.
Enchantment by
WORLD
When you think about your most interesting and fun trips, the most eclectic experiences will probably come to mind.
This is because enchantment around the world is not limited to luxury hotels and experiences, but rather an interesting mix between the simple and the extraordinary, which makes you experience "barefoot luxury".