Wool Knit Buddy, Lionel The Lion

Lionel the Lion is here to lead the way with his cuddly charm and gentle spirit. Made with love and care, he’s the perfect friend for your little one’s adventures and quiet moments alike. Our Wool Knit Buddies are the perfect companion for your baby or toddler as they explore the great big world around them and the softest protector to snuggle with at bedtime.  Little Lionel the Lion was lovingly hand-knit by artisans in a women’s collaborative in Kenya, with both community and the environment at heart. Each piece is crafted from carefully selected organic, natural fibers, dyed with locally sourced, eco-friendly dyes. Where local dyes aren't available, we use GOTS-certified, AZO- and cadmium-free, non-toxic alternatives. To ensure the highest quality, all products are washed at the workshop to fully set the dyes and prevent shrinkageso your little one can enjoy Lionel in perfect, lasting comfort. Local Natural Fibers: We know what is important to you, all  his fibers are sourced from sustainable, responsible sources that support Kenya's local economy and take care of our environment.  All his wool is 100% Kenyan, organic and from our local region. The knitters from Kenana Knitters,  are lucky to have access to  beautiful local fibers, and are able to support over 200 spinners and the farmers that they buy from.  Our Cotton is 100%, certified organic and sourced from a socially responsible farm in Tanzania. They have strict social and ethical standards, and produce cotton to the highest environmental standards and are SA 8000: 2008 accredited, Oeko Tex, GOTS and OCS Certified. G.O.T.S. certified 100% organic cotton non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes hand-knit & ethically made in Kenya About the Knitters: The primary purpose of Kenana Knitters is to support women in the local community, by directly providing them with a source of income, thus enabling them to improve the quality of their own lives as well as those of their extended families. Kenana Knitters is dedicated to supporting the local community by empowering over 300 rural Kenyan women to knit a brighter future for themselves and their families.  Together we can knit great change!

About Finn + Emma: Welcome to the land of Finn + Emma! Where we live in the balance of stylish and sustainable, classic and contemporary, whimsical and sophisticated. Here boring designs and toxic chemicals are a thing of the past while modern colors, fresh prints and heirloom quality construction are abundant. Only the finest 100% organic cotton, eco friendly dyes, and all natural wood will do for your little munchkin, and we’ve got plenty. And on top of that, our garments and accessories are produced in fair trade settings that focus on social and economic independence for local people, women especially, working to provide for their families in a safe and fair environment. We love style as much as we love sustainability, and in the land of Finn + Emma, there’s no reason to choose between the two. Please join us on our quest to live happily and organically ever after.