Check out these amazing cork purses by Cortica and More! Locally made, durable, and unique. Brenda Perlau is the owner, designer and seamstress.. Not only is it durable yet soft, but also is eco-friendly. The products are customized and handmade, so there are no two identical. The name "CORTICA" (pronounced - "corteeza") was chosen for the business as it is the Portugese word for cork.