Did you know this week is Wool Week? From 10th to 16th the Campaign for Wool will be hosting numerous of events to raise awareness of wool as a sustainable material for clothing. What better week to share our favourite 10 brand that does children's clothing in wool!? Wool is a lot more than many think; Wool is a textile fiber from sheep and cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, qiviut from...
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Shirley Bredal adorable handmade baby rompers for Summer!
A baby romper doesn't get much cuter than this! Danish designer Shirley Bredal, known for beautiful little knitted cardigans and hats for babies and toddlers has turned her attention to the baby romper and launched a limited collection of some truly unique pieces for your little one. Shirley Bredal was established in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2006, by knit designer Shirley Bredal. The design is...
Read moreKnit design from Denmark, hand made in Kathmandu
Shirley Bredal is Scandinavian design, kept in a vintage color palette with a contemporary twist. Shirley Bredal works with pure and exclusive materials and yarns, primarily knits, either by hand or by machine, by running a fairtrade project in Kathmandu Nepal. The designer combines traditional Danish knitting techniques into her design, creating unique and modern kids clothing. The result is a...
Read moreShirley Bredal very best cookie recipe and knits for AW11
First things first -the Danish designer based in Kathmandu have delivered yet another gorgeous unique little collection of knits for AW11. vailable at one of our favourite shops, lillefigaro.eu You can also follow Shirley's life and living in Kathmandu via her blog. And now, to Shirley's very best cookie recipe -something we haven't yet but will be trying out within the next few days! Ingredients...
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Poppy Rose and Shirley Bredal for your Summer Baby
How cute is this? Simply love the Liberty fabric! And those tiny knitted soft baby shoes. So subtle and so gorgeous! Available from danish online shop AnkerlivinG.dk
Read moreThe Marius Sweater -a Norwegian Icon
In Scandinavia it's still quite common for the children to wear home knitted sweaters and cardigans. "Mariusgenser", Marius Sweater is something most true norwegians own. Designed in 1953 by Unn Soiland (later Dale), founder of Lillunn Design of Norway. She made textile history by designing new patterns, using coloured wool for thick sweaters, very unusual for the time,- making "Norwegian...
Read moreClassic knit from Shirley Bredal
Shirley Bredal was established in 2006 The collection is hand knitted and hand crocheted clothes for children aged 0 - 6 years. Everything is designed by Shirley Bredal and hand made, the autumn winter collection 09 is in 100% pure baby merino wool and has some additional cashmere items. Enjoy the luscious knits created with love and care from Shirley Bredal. For inspiration have a look at...
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