Summer Holidays - Here we come!!!

Summer holidays are here! and for those getting ready to hit the beach, Matik has picked for you the three best outfits for the unforgettable Summer 2014!

Let's start with a classic. The Daisy-Star pocket dress is the perfect outfit for those who are born to be free spirit. When the only thing you want to wear is your swimming costume but your mum tells you that you can't go out like that, simply throw your little dress on and run towards your hundreds adventures. It's light, fresh and has big spacious pockets, which are perfects for storing sea-shells, stones and even the odd sweet :) - This year print is all about big daisy and bright stars - Get the look at Matik boutique.

If you are a bit more grown up, and style rather than comfort is what you are looking for, well, we have the perfect outfit for you: our lovely playsuit in sunflower yellow or jungle mauve.
Whether you go to Campbestival, Latitude or Lollibop this is the perfect festival outfit. Great with wellies as well as crocks! - Get the look at Matik Boutique.

And finally for those little ones going to the seaside for the first time, we have just the perfect sundress for you. Something simple, but just SO right: our baby sundress with blue sailing boats. It will leave you free to crawl around while looking perfectly glamorous for those first shots that will haunt you for life :) - Get the look at Matik boutique.

Please note, all our dresses are hand-made in Ghana using traditional batik techniques. Our products are unique and high-quality, tended to with care through a meticulous quality control process.
Our producers are hard working women, who through selling their products have managed to become economically independent creating security for themselves and their children.

Matik at Hackney's Village Green Market

Rain or shine Matik will be at the Village Green market this Sunday 13th July.

Hackney Down Studio's own unique market will be open from 11am till 6pm showcasing some of the most delicious food stalls and some of the trendiest designers in town: whisky and dill cured salmon, horseradish creamy mini bagel from Nino's Food & co; black vinyl stout from Signature Brew; knitted make up purse and necklaces by Knitted in the Kitchen and of course Matik's lovely collection of fair trade children clothing and home textile will be there for you. And if you mention this blog you get a 15% off on all Matik's products!

MADE Jewellery - By the people, for the people

I just discovered last day in Topshop this new fair trade brand called Made that makes lovely jewellery in Kenya. They work with people from various ages and backgrounds to create beautiful products using traditional skills and fashion led design. 

They really have a fantastic range of rings, bracelets, necklaces and other accessories, mostly made from reclaimed brass, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that Topshop was stocking them. 

Reading through their website I was very impressed with the work they do at local level and the ethic behind their brand. I particularly like the fact that most of the material they use is reclaim brass, which they tend to source from local individuals, at a fair price, thereby helping to both strengthen the local economy and empower small businesses; and of course reclaim brass, means that they are also super environmentally friendly. 

Basically, they tick all the boxes of a good fair trade brand and I will definitely look up to them in progressing my work with Matik.

So, if you are looking for  something beautiful, but a bit different, well check them out as they are definitely worth it.

Of course, I couldn't resist and ended up buying these gorgeous hoops earrings. Love them!!