🛒 Mercadinho25
Global Marketplace for Brazilian Artisan Products
Connect Brazilian artisans with global customers through AI-powered translation, social commerce integration, and multi-tenant marketplace architecture. Launch your artisan marketplace today.
🎯 What is Mercadinho25?
Mercadinho25 is a cloud-based e-commerce platform that connects local Brazilian artisans and small vendors with customers seeking authentic handcrafted items, folk art, and everyday essentials.
The multi-tenant architecture enables independent sellers to operate branded storefronts under a unified marketplace, each with customizable product catalogs, pricing, and fulfillment options.
🏢 Who is it for?
- Brazilian artisans creating traditional crafts and folk art
- Small vendors selling handmade goods and regional products
- Marketplace operators wanting to launch niche e-commerce platforms
- Cultural product sellers focusing on authentic Brazilian heritage items
- Social commerce businesses leveraging Instagram and Facebook sales
⚡ Main Capabilities
🏪 Multi-Tenant Storefronts
Independent seller accounts with custom branding, unique storefront design, and personalized identity.
🌍 10-Language Support + Indigenous Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, plus indigenous languages (Guaraní Mbyá, Nheengatu) with full localization.
Special support for Brazilian indigenous languages:
- Guaraní Mbyá (gn-mby) - Traditional Guarani language
- Nheengatu (yrl) - Amazonian lingua franca
🤖 AI Translation
Automatic product description translation using Google Translate API and Claude AI for maximum reach.
📱 Social Commerce
Full Instagram Shop and Facebook Marketplace integration — sell directly through social platforms.
💳 Payment Processing
Integrated Stripe and MercadoPago with marketplace commission structure and seller payouts.
📦 Shipping Integration
Correios integration for Brazilian shipping with tracking and fulfillment coordination.
🔧 Problems it Solves
- Limited global reach → 10-language platform with AI translation + indigenous language support
- Complex e-commerce setup → Ready-to-use marketplace platform
- Social media sales challenges → Integrated Instagram/Facebook commerce
- Payment processing barriers → Multi-gateway support with local options
- Inventory management complexity → Comprehensive vendor management system
- Mobile shopping limitations → Mobile-first responsive design
🎨 Core Product Categories
Traditional Folk Crafts (Artesanato)
Ceramics, woodwork, textiles, lacework
Regional Handmade Goods
Leather items, woven baskets, embroidery
Everyday Essentials
Household sundries and daily necessities
Souvenirs & Decorative Pieces
Items representing Brazilian cultural heritage
📱 Social Commerce Integration
Comprehensive social commerce features enabling Brazilian artisans to sell directly through social media platforms and reach global audiences.
🛠️ Technology Stack
Frontend
React, TypeScript, Material-UI
Backend
Node.js RESTful API, Multi-tenant architecture
Database
PostgreSQL with tenant isolation
Cloud
Azure App Service, Auto-scaling
AI & Translation
Google Translate API, Claude AI
Integration
Instagram Graph API, Facebook Business API, MercadoPago
🏪 Live Tenant Examples
See how independent sellers create their own branded storefronts within the marketplace. Each tenant has complete control over their branding, products, and customer experience.
Alex's Artisan Workshop
Traditional Brazilian ceramics and pottery. Custom branded storefront with unique design and personalized customer experience.
🌐 Visit Alex's StoreJoanna's Textile Gallery
Handwoven textiles and embroidery from São Paulo. Showcases custom branding with social media integration and multilingual support.
🌐 Visit Joanna's Store💡 Multi-Tenant Architecture: Each seller gets their own subdomain, custom branding, isolated data, and complete storefront control — all managed from a single platform.
📋 Administration & Seller Guide
Complete guide for managing your Mercadinho25 marketplace
📚 View Complete Admin GuideReady to Connect Artisans with Global Markets?
Launch your own Brazilian artisan marketplace with built-in social commerce and AI translation.