Caridade

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'Cha Cha' Lobster Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

A vintage-style illustration of a matchbox. The matchbox label depicts the title Barking Riviera, a playful depiction of Barking in London with a backdrop of buildings, a sun shining and the river Thames.

Personalised Location Matchbox Design

Caridade

£165.00

Personalised

Unique 3D Oversized Matchbox

Caridade

£670.00

One Of A Kind

'Kiss Kiss' Lobster Matchbox Print Design

'Kiss Kiss' Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

The story behind the business

Meet Caridade

Hi, it’s me! João. How are you? Caridade is actually my surname, this business stems from me wanting to do what I have always done—create art and share my vision.

For as long as I can remember, art has been my way of connecting with the world.

Starting this business is my way of sharing that passion more openly, turning a lifelong love into something that can inspire and resonate with others.

founder Credentials

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From Caridade

An illustrated vintage-style matchbox labeled “BIJOU.” The box is dark blue with a jagged yellow burst shape in the center, featuring a bright red cat’s face. Text on the burst reads “PRICE Re. 0.06.” Along the bottom, white lettering says “MON PRECIEUX CHAT ALLUMETTES TRIOMPHE.” The top of the matchbox shows red-tipped matches with green stems. The background is a checkered pattern in black and white.

'Bijou' Cat Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

A vintage-style illustrated matchbox design featuring a dancing figure with a dog’s head and a human body dressed in yellow and orange traditional clothing. The figure balances on one leg over water, with a turtle beneath their foot, and a large yellow sun in the background. Above, there are five blue heart-shaped match heads. The matchbox border is decorated with ornate patterns. Text at the bottom reads: “DANCE FIRST THINK LATER SAFETY MATCHES.”

"Dance First" Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

A light blue matchbox with a yellow label that reads "SAFETY MATCHES" at the top and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" at the bottom. The matchbox is partially open, revealing five red heart-shaped match heads. The main illustration on the matchbox features two yellow, dog-like figures with red outfits and long red tongues, riding a single yellow rocking horse. Text on the side of the illustration reads "Distr. by Caridade World M.G." and "MADE IN THE U.K."

'Pug Life' Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

An image of a limited edition A2 screenprint. The print depicts a retro-style matchbox illustration with a central image of a green frog with a white belly, set against a background of horizontal red, white, and green stripes. The frog is framed by a gold-bordered oval. Text at the top of the oval reads "PRINCE CHARMING SAFETY MATCHES," and at the bottom, "MADE IN FOLKESTONE." The matchbox border is red with ornate details and a green trim. The match tips on the left are a textured gold. Below the main image, the print is signed and numbered 5/11. The entire image has a grainy texture, characteristic of a vintage screenprint.

"Prince Charming' A2 Screen-print - Limited Edition of 11

Caridade

£145.00

An illustrated, retro-style matchbox with a red and orange border. The main image features a light brown, fluffy dog sitting proudly on a stone pedestal. The pedestal is centered within a detailed illustration of a cityscape with a body of water, trees, and buildings. Above the dog, the names "PEDRO" and "ALJA" are written in large, yellow capital letters with a red heart between them. Below the dog, a small date, "13.07.2024," is visible. The bottom of the box has the text "BUDAPEST MADE." The match tips on the top are light blue and heart-shaped. The entire image has a grainy, vintage texture.

Personalised Pet Matchbox Design

Caridade

£165.00

Personalised

"Sun" Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

'Cha Cha' Lobster Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

'Kiss Kiss' Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

A close-up photograph of a limited edition A2 screenprint. The print depicts a retro-style matchbox illustration in pink, black, and gold. A large, realistic seagull with a mischievous expression and an open beak is flying across the center. The words "THIEVING SEAGULL" are at the top, and "TRADE MARK" is on either side of the seagull. A banner at the bottom says "MADE IN FOLKESTONE." The background is a solid pink with a slight gold texture. The matches on the side are green and heart-shaped. Below the main image, the print is signed and numbered 3/13. The entire image has a grainy texture, like a vintage screen print.

"Thieving Seagull' A2 Screen-print - Limited Edition of 13

Caridade

£145.00

An illustrated image of a vintage matchbox. The matchbox is a faded golden yellow with red details. It features three poodles standing side-by-side. The poodles are highly stylized, with fluffy fur and topiary-like shapes. The poodle on the left has a puffball on its head, the middle poodle has a large, rounded bouffant, and the poodle on the right has its hair styled into a single upright spike. Above them, the text reads, "THE SLAY SISTERS," and below them, it says, "CARIDADE TRADE MARK IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCH." The matches on the side of the box are a heart shape, and the entire image has a grainy texture, like it was screen-printed.

'The Slay Sisters' Matchbox Print.

Caridade

£24.00

A surreal vintage-inspired matchbox illustration with the name “Fiona Apple” displayed on a red banner above a stage framed by ornate columns and green curtains. At center stage, a blue dog-headed figure dressed in a flowing red robe sits calmly on a wooden stool, holding a long smoking pipe. The tiled floor is patterned in pink, and the background opens to a stylized countryside landscape with striped green fields and a tiny thatched hut. Along the top edge of the box, five heart-shaped red match heads peek out, adding a playful touch. At the bottom, text reads: “Handmade by Caridade.” The overall effect is whimsical, theatrical, and dreamlike, blending animal fantasy with vintage ephemera.

'Fiona Apple' Dog Matchbox Print

Caridade

£24.00

Unique 3D Oversized Matchbox

Caridade

£670.00

One Of A Kind

An illustrated, retro-style matchbox with a pink and green border. The central image depicts a yellow car with ribbons tied to the back, driving down a path away from a large castle or grand building. The car is surrounded by lush green trees and a hedge-lined driveway. A banner at the top reads "NIGEL & ALISON." At the bottom, a red banner says "HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE," with "MADE IN N.I 01-06-24" in smaller font below it. The match tips on the top are dark red hearts, and four-leaf clovers are visible in the top and bottom corners of the box. The entire image has a grainy, distressed texture.

Personalised Wedding Matchbox Design

Caridade

£165.00

Personalised

Personalised Location Matchbox Design

Caridade

£165.00

Personalised

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