Photography// Xan Craven Shoes and Diaper bag // Mix Kids Dresses// SweetHannahB
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From the very beginning, Josh and I have been dreaming up a way to celebrate his roots and give back to his home country of Ghana. We came up with an idea to start a shop specializing in using the beautiful and traditional wax print cloth. The cloth captures Ghana in very way, nearly as vibrant as the people, colorful and creative, and the trademark of Ghana. We wanted to bring traditional Ghana and design it in a fun and modern way.
We've dabbled in making many different products. We went through idea after idea but after having Isla we knew what we wanted to do: Mom + baby.
The bright and colorful fabric exudes childhood. Plus what's cuter than baby shoes right?!
Our diaper bags and purses are also handmade using beautiful Ghanaian prints and durable faux leather.
Josh and I have worked together to carefully design each piece, sometimes staying up to the wee morning hours sketching out designs and making calls to Ghana, all while our baby and inspiration
slept.
Right now we have just two very talented artisans working with us to create our designs but as we grow our company we want our talented two to teach their trade to other employees who are in need of a job- particularly mothers working hard to support their family.
Then not only do we want to teach our artisians a trade but also dream of building a school to provide education to them and their children. All this while also helping to support our family as we grow this company together.
Wether or not this dream grows from a small Etsy shop to a vital school in Ghana really is yet to be seen but the journey thus far has been amazing and were excited ti finally share it with you!
Mix is a mix of culture, of people, of countries, materials, families, goals, and dreams, all coming together to create something beautiful for you and families around the world.
We really hope you'll join us on our dream. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MixHandmadeShop
xoxo
Abby, Josh & Isla
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