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Nakon duge ljetne stanke Milili Wraps & Slings vraćaju se na radnu temperaturu. Vlasnica brenda Milica Grujičić se uz intenzivni glumački angažman i kulturno-politički aktivizam vraća i tkanju marama za nošenje beba, kao i popularizaciji vezanja beba bliže srcu i toplini kroz zanimljiva dizajnerska rješenja u naoko jednostavnom komadu tkanine.
Više o Miličinoj motivaciji ovdje u prijašnjoj recenziji.
Leokiss (Leopard Kiss) dizajnirala je Maja Musulin kao poljupce kroz životinjski uzorak. Spoj ženske snage, snažnog životinjskog instinkta za zaštitom mladunčadi koji ne preza ni pred čime i pritajeni identitet svake žene, koji nametljivo patrijarhalno društvo pokušava svesti na manipulativnu umjetnu ženstvenost Barbike, nadopunjuju se u snažnim kontrastima.
Životinjski uzorci su vječni klasik u tekstilnoj industriji i sličan uzorak se može vidjeti i kod drugih proizvođača tkanih marama poput Artipoppea ili PinkNove. Više o plagiranju i originalnosti ovdje.
Kako sam dizajn otkriva svoje slojeve tako se i marama otkriva kroz lomljenje. Od početničkog “kartona” se nakon prvog pranja i peglanja mekša kroz pletenje, uvijanje i nošenje. Leokiss niti nakon lomljenja neće biti dobar izbor za novorođenčad ali za teže bebe starije od 4 mjeseca i teške dvo- i trogodišnjake bit će jedna od najboljih marama za ruksak koje ćete ikada imati prilike probati.
Leokiss je tkan od čistog organskog pamuka s vrlo velikom gustoćom od 327 g/m² koja se nakon prvog pranja penje na čak 340 g/m². Ovo je stvarno zvijer od marame koja se nikada neće urezivati, proklizavati niti zapinjati prilikom vezanja. Nije sklona izvlačenju niti, izuzetno je žilava i otporna na grebanje i deranje, a istovremeno nježna i podatna na osjetljivoj dječjoj koži. Daje vrlo veliki čvor pa preporučam beščvorna završavanja vezova ili korištenje prstena za nošenje. Ako baš volite čvorove kupite broj veću maramu no što ste namjeravali 😉
Leokiss se prodaje po cijenama od 125 € za kratki sling pa sve do do 270 € za vel. 7.
The English translation
Translated by Lidija Turić
Milili Wraps & Slings is the only manufacturer of machine woven wraps in this part of Europe. The wraps are designed in Serbia and woven in Sweden using the best quality cotton and linen yarns. It is only a matter of time before they get Europe-wide recognition.
After a long summer break, Milili Wraps & Slings is having a full-speed winter. The brand owner Milica Grujičić is a prominent actress and a cultural and political activist. She is now turning to her other love, woven wraps, in an effort to promote babywearing through interesting design solutions on this seemingly plain piece of fabric.
Read more about Milica’s motivation in a previous review here.
Leokiss (Leopard Kiss) was designed by Maja Musulin and it depicts a leopard print in the shape of kisses. It is a combination of female strength i.e. the strong animal instinct to protect one’s young, and a contrasting element of fake Barbie femininity that the patriarchal society pushes on women.
Animal prints are a classic in the textile industry, so it comes as no surprise that similar prints can be seen on woven wraps of other manufacturers like Artipoppe or PinkNova. Read more about plagiarism and originality here.
Just like the design reveals its layers, so does the wrap reveal its qualities as you break it in. The initial “cardboard fabric” needs to be washed, ironed, braided and worn until it softens up. Even a fully broken in Leokiss would not be a good wrap for newborns, but for babies over 4 months and toddlers it is one of the best rucksack wraps you’ll ever try.
The rucksack carry is one of the beginner carries in a woven wrap, as it is fast and easy to learn. Its comfort level depends on your wrapping skill, the weight of your child and the wrapping qualities of your wrap.
The wrap’s texture can be felt on both sides, and they are both “right”. The wrap is not soapy or self-pleating like New Music, but the rougher weave makes Leokiss an indestructible wrap for your little leopard or leopardess.
Leokiss is woven out of pure organic cotton with a very high density of 327gsm, which rises to 340gsm after the first wash. This is a beast of a wrap that will never dig, slip or cling to itself during wrapping. It is not prone to pulls, chafing or scratching, while at the same time being gentle enough on your baby’s skin. It produces a very large knot so I recommend knotless finishes or the use of babywearing rings. If you really like knots, then I suggest you buy a size bigger than you intended.
The price range for Leokiss is from 125€ for a short ring sling to 270€ for a size 7.
Nošenje beba (i djece) 