Originally from the parish of Alte, but living in Monte Seco, Olimpia is a master of an ancient technique, now little used, which combines sugarcane with palm mesh. She learned the technique at a young age, from her mother and neighbours. This technique is more physically demanding than other palm oil work because it involves harvesting the sugarcane and preparing it.
She enjoys challenges, and so far, there hasn’t been a piece she hasn’t managed do create. Every piece she makes, she does it with joy. She pays close attention to the final details and is proud of having visitors compliment her on the perfection of her work.