Barricades
Ink, Sweat, and Resilience: Football Given Back to the People.
Our Roots
For us, football has never been just what happens within the four lines or a simple weekend uniform. In the favela, football is unity, it is resistance, and living proof of our ability to solve problems collectively. We saw organized fan clubs organically emerge as the voice of the hillside, politicizing the stands and carrying the struggles of oppressed peoples wherever the team went.
Our Mission
We felt there was a void, something missing that would connect fans to their real causes through the sport that transcends our lives. We realized that, even rooting for different teams, our people share the same struggles. That's why we created a space where football and consciousness walk hand-in-hand. We want people to embrace the same cause, regardless of the crest on their chest.
The Craft
We were born in October 2025, in a genuine way: in a small 5-square-meter room, within one of Rio de Janeiro's largest and most violent favelas. Amidst the adversities of the territory, we chose screen printing as our tool of expression.
More than a historical technique, silk-screening allows us to apply ink directly to the fabric, ensuring a quality and durability that digital printing cannot achieve. It is a handcrafted work, made by hand, by those who fight for those who fight.
Our Purpose
Our commitment is to create unique designs that unite demonstration and the stands. We are here to re-signify football and stadiums, returning the game to its rightful owners: the people.