Heirloom Wildflowers Blanket
Description
The stunning Heirloom Wildflowers Blanket is crafted from sustainable bamboo fabric, sourced and manufactured in Sri Lanka. This fabric is luxuriously soft, akin to cashmere and features a natural sheen that enhances its aesthetic appeal. Prior to stitching, each piece of fabric undergoes a gentle hand wash and sun-dried flat, ensuring the highest quality and cleanliness.
Measuring 42 x 36 inches, the blanket consists of double layers for added warmth and comfort. The top layer showcases intricate hand embroidery using high-quality cotton skein thread, a process that takes approximately one month to complete. Once the embroidery is finalised, the two layers are stitched together. Handmade bobbin lace trims and hand-stitched borders, adding a unique touch to each piece.
The embroidery is executed by Manel, an artisan with extensive experience in hand embroidery. Manel's artisan skills are characterised by a deep understanding of embroidery techniques and an eye for detail, allowing for the creation of complex designs that elevate the blanket from mere textile to a work of art. Each stitch reflects Manel's dedication to craftsmanship, ensuring that every blanket is not only functional but also a beautiful statement piece.
Once the embroidery is completed, the blanket is stitched together by Suneetha, who expertly attaches the lace embellishments. The bobbin lace used for this blanket is sourced from a talented artisans in Matara, a region renowned for its lace-making heritage. Matara's lace-making tradition, known as beeralu lace, has deep historical roots, having been introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century and refined over generations by local women. This craft not only provides a source of income for these artisans but also preserves a vital aspect of Sri Lankan cultural heritage.
Important Order Information:
Orders are based on custom requests, which include one month lead time and will be shipped from Sri Lanka by Amalie’s Baby Armoire. If you wish to discuss your custom order, please reach out to Little Koko via email hello@littlekoko.com.au
About The Makers:
Amalie’s Baby Armoire, established 2019, is based in the beautiful hill capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy. We are a social enterprise creating hand embroidered and hand smocked baby/toddler clothing and accessories from birth to five years for small and bespoke orders.
We are a women-owned and women-operated, slow fashion manufacturer. Our clothing is made by a talented group of ladies. They are given the freedom to either work from our atelier or from the comfort of their homes thus giving them the flexibility to take care of their families as well as to earn a steady income.
All our garments are stitched in cotton, linen, or silk fabrics that are soft and gentle for the babies’ skin. The remnants are upcycled to make hair ornaments, buttons and Christmas baubles.
Amalie’s Baby Armoire also encourages other artisans as bobbin lace makers and crocheters by purchasing their products to embellish our clothing.
When you purchase clothing from Amalie’s Baby Armoire, you not only own a beautifully and lovingly made item, but also help empower women and encourage a cherished piece of clothing to be passed down from one generation to the next.
Shipping Information
Please note that COVID-19 is still impacting delivery times to certain parts of Australia/international locations
domestic orders
To avoid delays, we offer simple flat rate shipping Australia-wide, with an expected delivery timeframe of 1-2 business days. This is based on our shipping providers delivery estimation. We currently dispatch every Monday and Wednesday at 11am. You will receive a notification when your order has shipped.
Tracking numbers are provided via email, so please ensure that your email address is entered correctly and that your email is monitored, including junk mail.
We use an automated delivery system, so please ensure that your address details are correct when making your order as Little Koko is not liable for any lost or damaged parcels. We deliver residential/business addresses only, however we can address the parcel to a Post Office attention to your PO Box.
We offer free local pickup from Beverley SA 5009. After placing your order and selecting local pickup at checkout, your order will be prepared and ready for pick up within 1-2 business days. We will send you an email when your order is ready along with instructions. Our local pickup hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Please have your order confirmation email with you upon collection
domestic shipping
Free shipping over $100AUD
MailPlus Express (1-2 days) $10AUD
international orders
Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Little Koko is not responsible for these charges if they are applied. All additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient
Please ensure that your address details are correct when making your order. Little Koko is not liable for any lost parcels. If we are unable to deliver your parcel due to an incorrect delivery address or if the parcel is returned to us as undelivered, an extra postage fee will apply if you would like us to send it again
international shipping rates
New Zealand Standard 7-14 days $15AUD
Rest of World SENDLE
(10-21 days via local mail)* $20AUD
DHL Express Courier (3-7 days) $40AUD
Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Little Koko is not responsible for these charges if they are applied. All additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient
additional shipping info
Once your item has been delivered, then you accept that delivery at the address is evidence of order fulfilment by Little Koko
If you have requested a recipient to receive a gift, then you accept that delivery at the recipient’s address is evidence of order fulfillment by Little Koko
Estimated delivery times are to be used as a guide only and commence from the date of dispatch, Little Koko are not responsible for any delays caused by postal or courier delays, customs clearance processes or any other similar service delay
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@littlekoko.com.au and we would be very happy to assist youRefund Policy
We promise to do our best to respond to any concerns you may have about our products and service
refunds, returns and exchanges
We hope you love your sleep doll as much as we do, but if you feel something is not quite right we may be able to offer an exchange or refund under the following circumstances:
- exchange or refunds will only be processed within 30 days of customer receiving the item
- items must be unused and in original packaging
- exchange or refunds will only be processed when the returned items have been received and confirmed as being unused, with all tags and in original packaging
- if you received your item as a gift, you are eligible for exchange only. in this instance, little koko requires proof of purchase from the giftee (with order number and name of giftee)
- refunds will only be actioned to the accounts from which the items were purchased
To start a return, you can contact us at hello@littlekoko.com.au. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted
damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. We address issues on a case-by-case basis and will try our best to work towards a satisfactory solution
exceptions / non-returnable items
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards
exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item
refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@littlekoko.com.au
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