TAWA KIDS
Ever since I’ve become a Mom, my fashion focus has slightly shifted. I often shop more in kids department to buy clothes for Zac. While it’s easy to shop for boys; shirt and pants, I also easily get distracted by clothes in the girls section. Most times, I think the clothes are cute for ME. They look like “big girls” clothes in miniature sizes. It got me thinking how young girls these days can grow up to fast, simply by the way they dress. I do not think that young girls only need to dress like the “little house on the praire” but they need to dress age approriate and maintain their youth and innocence.
I know by observing and talking to my fellow moms, it is hard to find the “perfect” style for their girls, that are cute, youthful but modern and affordable at the same time.
Then I discovered TAWA kids, designed and created by the duo Yari & Tascha. They are my very good childhood friends who started their design careers more than a decade ago. Their talents and creativity always impress me and I have always been a big supporter of their designs. As a matter of fact, back in the days they used to make dresses for me! Driven by a lack of, great quality but fun, age appropriate clothes for young girls and with the combination of years of industry experience, they launched TAWA in 2010.
I feel strongly about TAWA collections not only because they are unique and super adorable, but because I believe in the philosophy behind these clothes.
Here is the glimpse of what is TAWA;
TAWA is a short word from “Ketawa” that means “laughter” in Indonesian language. Laugter is simply an expression of joy and an indication of a happy feeling.
Childhood is a time to play and explore the world. Children’s lives should be filled with laughter and happiness.
TAWA collection is an expression of passion in Indonesian batik through contemporary design and the desire to preserve from our children.
All of TAWA product is environmental friendly, 100% cotton and hand made in Indonesia. Based in Bali and by working together with local suppliers, TAWA assists to create jobs for the community.
TAWA creators believe children should have the opportunity to explore their world and discover their true identities within their age. How children dress themselves reflect their behavior and by dressing age appropriate, we hope that a child can play comfortably and looking stylish at the same time.
The pictures below are the few styles that I have selected. I must say it was not an easy process editing the looks they sent me, since I love them all and they make me smiles.
This batik print kaftan is super super chic and can be also to be worn over leggings! I can see little Harlow (Nicole Richie’s daughter) in this hippie-chic dress.
Maxi batik dress with floral pattern and it will look cute under a jean jacket or a cardigan for those chilly nights. Somehow I picture Suri Cruise in this dress!
She will be able to jump, dance and even do summersault in this super adorable jumpsuit!
This dress reminds me the modern version of what I used to wear as a little girl. The combination of lace and the batik print add an extra dose of sweetness!
This little string romper is so unique and cute. A perfect thing to wear on a hot summer day in the playground!
All I can say about this one shoulder ruffle maxi is that I NEED it in my size!!!
It is a rarity to find beautifully made kids clothes that are genuine to the core principle of being a child. Now if only they can start working on the boys clothes…
