Diversification and Amplification

I love the Mei Tai carrier I make. I designed it through lots of trial and error, trying out other carriers, and refining it all into something that was exactly what I was looking for. After several suggestions and requests, I am now going to expand the shop's offerings to reflect the spectrum of and variation that makes up the contemporary understanding of the Mei Tai. Three new lines will be added over the next few weeks as part of this effort:

The Classic. This is the traditional mei tai as it's been used for centuries. No padding in the straps, a simply shaped body, and straps that are still one-size-fits-most but a bit shorter. It is extremely compact, gets the job done, and is a great match for the very budget conscious.






For a bit of extra excitement, I've also added children's Doll Mei Tais as part of this line! No more leaving Teddy by the swing set because two hands were needed - now tag along loveys can be carried along with the same hands-free joy you've found through your own carrier!







 

The Refined. The Gracie and Sam signature Mei Tai with its longer straps, padded shoulders, shaped body, buckle waist option, and a wide variety of fabric choices, with a focus on custom-printed fabrics found through original textile artists.



The Artisan. The full-feature carrier for the discerning baby wearer who would like some of the bells and whistles of the well-known, mass-produced, made-in-China carriers while getting the care and attention to detail that comes from being handcrafted.


 

And then there's the line that reflects the textile artist in me, The Gallery Mei Tai. These are simply shaped Mei Tais with a gasp-worthy, foundation-pieced eye catcher of a body. High quality, non-fusible interfacing is used as the foundation to ensure these pieces of art are as sturdy as they are usable.

I can't wait to share these new additions with you! The pieces are ready*, the photo session set, and within a week or so, they'll be available for purchase!

*The Artisan will not be immediately available.