Hand Knitted Ribbed Pixie Bonnet - Pistachio GRIMMS many species of water fairy

many species of water fairy have webbed feet

Preserving this beautiful craft that is slowly and sadly vanishing in the area that was well known for textile production in the past

and Jemima Puddle-Duck

Size 32 x 85 cm

Hand Knitted Ribbed Pixie Bonnet - Pistachio GRIMMS many species of water fairyWonderfully soft mulesing free merino wool ribbed pixie bonnetThese bonnets are hand knitted and finished by women employed by the KOCO (knit one change one) initiative in rural southern India. The women are employed, and are taught the art of handknitting as well as English and maths. The manner of employment, rather than only being employed when there is work available, means that these women can gain true financial independence, which in turn,