We’ve been very excited about this one. Collection number two for bibico is AW09. Inspired by the wintery months Nieves delved into her speciality and designed some gorgeous knitwear pieces so you can be all wrapped up in Fair Trade jumpers and cardi’s this winter.
With the new designs bibico had to find a new producer group because the ladies in Mumbai, talented as they are, have decided to concentrate on their weaving and embroidery skills. So Nieves headed to the mountains in Nepal earlier this year to find a Fair Trade group that’s skilled with a pair of knitting needles.
The group of craftswomen that she met are responsible for the running of their household. For them knitting for the cooperative is a unique opportunity to earn a fair wage whilst putting into practice their valuable skills.
With the new designs bibico had to find a new producer group because the ladies in Mumbai, talented as they are, have decided to concentrate on their weaving and embroidery skills. So Nieves headed to the mountains in Nepal earlier this year to find a Fair Trade group that’s skilled with a pair of knitting needles.
The group of craftswomen that she met are responsible for the running of their household. For them knitting for the cooperative is a unique opportunity to earn a fair wage whilst putting into practice their valuable skills.
Nieves’ designs, coupled with Nepalese home-spun talent, have resulted in a collection of chunky aran knits, stripy jumpers, and pretty cardi’s. All of which are 100% wool and made from mohair and the best wools sourced from the local region.
The rest of the collection is equally delightful. Inspired by a military and navy look the bibico AW09 collection is all about layering chunky knits over stripes and checks to create a feminine and easy-to-wear look.
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