I love finding new products that offer something different for babies! And then to find out its both handmade here in Australia and its made from 100% organic cotton meant I was further intrigued to find out more details about this dynamic brand, Milk & Masuki.
When did Milk & Masuki
begin, and what's the story behind why it started?
Milk and Masuki began when our little son was about 5 months
old. We
were looking for cool Australian made organic baby clothes for him and
alas we found very little! That's when we took a big risk and put our
heads together, quit our jobs and started Milk and Masuki. As both
visual artists we had been looking for a project to do together for a
long time so it was perfect timing really.
were looking for cool Australian made organic baby clothes for him and
alas we found very little! That's when we took a big risk and put our
heads together, quit our jobs and started Milk and Masuki. As both
visual artists we had been looking for a project to do together for a
long time so it was perfect timing really.
What did you do before Milk & Masuki?
Before Milk and Masuki we both were painters (we still like
to think
our art is just taking a little holiday for a while) We shared a
studio together, in a way it was a great foundation for starting a
label as we would always bounce ideas off each other. We were also
used to working closely and understood how the other thought
creatively. Our part time jobs to support our art were many in between
from book shops to galleries to boring retail jobs!
our art is just taking a little holiday for a while) We shared a
studio together, in a way it was a great foundation for starting a
label as we would always bounce ideas off each other. We were also
used to working closely and understood how the other thought
creatively. Our part time jobs to support our art were many in between
from book shops to galleries to boring retail jobs!
We love the modern and unique design of your products how do you go
about the design process?
The design process usually starts with reading lots of
books,
magazine, looking at art, fashion and all things inspiring. Then one
of us begins with a sketch or an idea. We work on it and push the idea
around doing many versions. We then pass it to the other person to do
any final touches (or major changes as it sometimes happens). We've
learnt not to get too possessive with our designs, the best outcomes
are when we let go and allow the other person to totally change it! It
always ends up for the better.
magazine, looking at art, fashion and all things inspiring. Then one
of us begins with a sketch or an idea. We work on it and push the idea
around doing many versions. We then pass it to the other person to do
any final touches (or major changes as it sometimes happens). We've
learnt not to get too possessive with our designs, the best outcomes
are when we let go and allow the other person to totally change it! It
always ends up for the better.
At the moment you range includes bibs and blankets, are you thinking
of extending to other areas?
Our range has already extended into fashion, including
onesies, T's,
and pants. We are soon to add the to our online store so we are very
excited to get them out there for summer.
and pants. We are soon to add the to our online store so we are very
excited to get them out there for summer.
You can find these gorgeous products for purchase online at their website Milk and Masuki, or The Childrens Department plus various other retail outlets as stated on their website.
Hand printed organic dribble bibs from $18
Organic cotton blankets at $69
Plus much more!
For Sydneysiders, Milk & Masuki will be at Mathildas Market at the Leichhardt Town Hall this Saturday from 9am - 1pm.
