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baby and children clothes hand-knitted with love by grannies Featured in
January 2017
A network of knitting grannies is born in Europe. Imagine a group of women from 45 to 90 years old living in france, Belgium and luxembourg who love nothing more than to knit for others. But what if they don’t have anyone to knit for and their wardrobes are already full of knitwear nobody is going to wear? One day these women get to know each other thanks to “Mamie et Moi”- Mamie in french means "granny"-They are proud to be a part of it, as here they can not only knit as their hearts desire but also socialise with other grannies. They are happy to see that more and more people appreciate the beauty of this ancient handicraft. The idea behind Mamie et Moi is to let the grannies’ passion for knitting, high quality wool and beautiful patterns become ethically produced fashion that finds their new owners. Thanks to our initiative, these knitting grannies earn a small complement to their income, stay social, and active. You can also become a part of our story: by buying knitwear from Mamie et Moi you not only support our grannies but also encourage an economic model based on human relationships; and most importantly, you are choosing an ethically produced, quality product.
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Mamie's Creations The Mamie et Moi collection echoes a rediscovered childhood; unique creations in timeless fashion with resolutely modern detailing. our layette collection for 0-6 month-olds Our Grannies know a lot about bringing up babies, so every item in our Baby Collection is knitted in pastel colours with a 100% merino superwash yarn that is perfect for keeping a newborn warm : bonnets, booties, cardigans, bloomers, long pants, blankets ... every piece is hand-knitted with love and care by one or several of our grannies. This collection includes different layette sets : matching booties and bonnet or blanket and teddy bear, a perfect birth gift for both girls and boys. And also a collection for 1-4 year-olds For the winter, an exclusive line of light grey and cream accessories, with neon detailing ! details and finishing touches Our grannies pay a great deal of attention to the finishing touches and our team doublechecks every piece with them. We use yellow neon thread to attach our natural wood buttons. Last but not least, Mamie et moi's packaging is made with cardboard in order to limit our ecological footprint.
Fall Winter ... Our winter models are both warm and long-lasting due to our use of 100% wool no synthetic fibres are used! Our blankets and our stuffed bears are knitted and crocheted with Certified Organic worsted virgin wool, whereas other items are created from 100% italian merino. Based on simple patterns, our Grannies dream up comfortable, delicate knitted articles. The layette set is demure, knit in vintage pastel shades. For ages 18 months and up, we sew the buttons on with a splash of tangy-coloured thread (coral pink, lemongrass, turquoise, grass). Fine finishing details give a cheeky, jolly look to these revisited fundamentals. Our knits have a soul and a story, written by our “Knitting Grannies!�
Adriano Duo bonnet and booties 0 to 6m
Luciano Set cardigan and bloomer 0 to 6m
Paulo Short Hooded Jacket, peacock blue 1 to 4 years old
some of our 2017/2018 Fall Winter pieces for boys ...
Two-toned mittens, hat and mini shawl in organic wool and merino- 1 to 6 years old
Cardigan Alessia 0 to 12 m
Juliette Set cardigan and bloomer 3-6 m
Juliette Duo bonnet and booties
some of our 2017/2018 Fall Winter pieces for girls ...
Two-toned mittens, hat and mini shawl in organic wool and merino- 1 to 6 years old
our knitting grannies / our commitment There are over 25 women in Mamie et Moi's knitting network in Luxembourg, Belgium and the East of France. Come and meet Renee, Madeleine, Ginette and all the others on www.mamieetmoi.com As people go through their lives, they accumulate a wealth of experience, knowledge, skills, memories, wisdom and creativity. Encouraging productive ageing enables this wealth, in its fullest definition, to be shared throughout our society. Having something valuable to give makes people feel useful, connected and younger. It also helps to breach the common belief that condemns the elderly to be a burden for the younger generations. Either way, retirement shouldn't lose its essence of just returns for a life well lived. Mamie et Moi therefore advocates the case for local and "soft" economic initiatives based on inspirational activities in which older people can engage according to their skills and physical conditions. We believe the power of these local efforts will act as a sort of "acupunture" treatment to support values of a more human economy and to reinforce connections among generations.
where to find us on our website and e-shop : www.mamieetmoi.com and also : - luxembourg house 2 Rue de l'Eau, 1449 Luxembourg Phone: (+352) 26 26 26 27 -little fox 2 Arelerstrooss, 8552 Uewerpallen, Luxembourg Phone: (+352) 23 64 43 76 -Mamoon 143-147, route d'Arlon L-8009 Strassen, Luxembourg Phone: (+352) 26 31 10 70 - Mudam Boutique 3 Park Drai Eechelen, L- 1499 Luxembourg Phone : (+352) 45 37 85 980
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- pipelettes et galopins 190 rue de Linthout - 1040 Bruxelles, belgium Phone: (+ 32) 471 24 89 43 - Imagine Amstelveenseweg 131 1075VX Amsterdam, Netherlands Phone :(+20) 670 88 99 - Evy&Anne E-shop, Netherlands www.evyanne.nl info@evyanne.nl
PRESS CONTACT : Camille alexandre camille@mamieetmoi.com +352 691 82 25 11 Our new postal address Mamie et moi 34 rue du Verger L-2665 luxembourg www.mamieetmoi.com info@mamieetmoi.com
Photo Credits : Anna Moller Photography, Gwenaelle Villiaume, Mamie et Moi Illustrations : Alix Tertrais Download this Pressbook on www.issuu.com / mamie et moi