Our Story

ForgetAboutRules builds upon the foundation of craftsmanship and authenticity, creating pieces which are unique and embody the spirit of artisanal artistry.

Hand stamped and painted in Portugal by Eduarda Sandeman, using antique printing blocks from India, linen from Eastern Europe, inspiration from around the world and her own imagination to create unique pieces.

Eduarda creates these authentic pieces to emphasize the inherent value and charm of these materials and enhance the pleasure of a table setting.

Imperfections are part of their natural beauty.

Our Founder

Eduarda Sandeman has explored her creativity in many areas, ranging from innovative decoration of her table settings (follow on Instagram) to the artisanal craftmanship of decoupage items.

In 2019, Eduarda became fascinated in hand block printing and assembled an important collection wooden block stamps – many antique – from India. Combining her skill in matching colours and design with natural and vintage materials, she invested her passion and care in every stage of the production process to develop unique pieces of hand painted or hand printed items for discerning people who find a
special pleasure in enhancing their table setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each of these hand painted or block printed pieces can be used normally, and requires minimal special care, however the washing instructions should be followed to avoid fading of the colours. 

Some natural fading can occur due regular usage.

As a guideline the pieces can be handwashed or machine washed at a temperature never exceeding 30ºC.

Please see the instructions in the Technical Sheet of each piece.

Due to the unique nature of each hand painted or hand printed piece we cannot be responsible for the slight variations, blurs or other imperfections which are part of their natural beauty.

We cannot be responsible for natural fading even when the care instructions are followed.

The handprinted pieces are made using wooden block stamps – many of them antique – from India.

The work is carried in Eduarda Sandeman in Porto, Portugal.

The cotton and linen material is sourced from diverse places – please see the Technical Sheet for more details.

Imperfections are part of their natural beauty.

The materials used are all natural and need to be treated with specific care. The instructions for this can be found in the technical sheet of each piece.

If you have any doubts, please use the contact form, and cite the name or reference number of the piece.

All prices shown are in euros ex Portugal studio, including VAT/IVA (sales tax) at the current rate in Portugal.

Each purchase will be supported by an e-mail invoice sent with your order confirmation.

A VAT/IVA invoice may be issued on completion of the necessary information by the purchaser.

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Although there may be similarities between some pieces, each hand painted, or hand printed piece is a unique single production. 

If you are interested in matching a piece you have acquired, please tell us through the contact form, however there are no guarantees that it will be possible.

Each unique piece has a name and a reference number to identify it.

This information can be found on the found on your order confirmation.

Due to the unique nature of each piece, whether hand painted or hand printed, each sale is final, and we cannot accept returns. 

If you have any doubts, please use the contact form, and cite the name or reference number of the piece.

Imperfections are part of their natural beauty.

We ship from Portugal to all countries within the EU. 

Time is the essence to enjoying these unique pieces and we ask your patience in anticipating the arrival of your purchase.

You should allow 1-3 weeks depending on the transport model you contracted (regular or express).

Other countries may be handled on a case-by-case basis (please contact us – via the Contact form or Instagram Private Message).

Each handmade piece has a Technical Sheet which details all the key information relating to the piece, such as size, material and care.

To find the Technical Sheet you can use the name or reference nº of the piece, found on your order confirmation.

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