Natural Always

Last Saturday my dear friend Alessia from lessismore launched her beautiful headbands in the cosy tailor studio Jael Signer located in Winterthur. Jael Signer is known for her handcrafted pieces such as bow ties, cosmetic bags, backpacks and tailor-made items of clothing which are directly sewed in her atelier with lots of love. There is no better place than this unique atelier to display Alessia's handmade headbands as their philosophies of appreciating handcrafted unique pieces, supporting local businesses and using local resources merge.

With lessismore Alessia sends the clear message that "less is more". Today, we're often overwhelmed with information, consumption and we strive to get more and more. Often we tend to forget that the essence of life lies in the little, beautiful things and in order to be happy we don't really need that much. With her handcrafted headbands she exactly underlines this message of going back to nature and honest appreciation.

Everything began as Alessia once lost her headband. She thought about buying a new one, but then decided to make her own. As she finished her first masterpiece, she was so proud of herself and people around her started wondering where she got it from. Her first orders came from friends and family as the word has gotten around of her making these beautiful pieces. In the beginning she used conventional wool, today her headbands are only crafted from local and natural lama wool.

Alessia obtains her wool from Christiane Leibacher located in Elgg. Christiane lives her dream by owning her six lamas called Gusko, Kiro, Nino, Nepal, Ötzi and Rosco. For her headbands she only uses the finest quality of lama wool, which guarantees a superb and delicate product. Moreover, the lama wool is naturally processed and stays in its natural condition and colour. Her headbands are lovely unique pieces with attention to detail, handmade with love from local and fair lama wool. Perfectly in harmony with my philosophy of "natural always".

Lots of people were gathering around to celebrate Alessia's launch with delicious homemade mulled wine and other delicacies.

I love this from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Alessia for doing what you love to do and sending the strong message of how we should more appreciate the little things of nature and life. I can't wait to soon wear my own cosy headband and stay warm during the upcoming winter days! If you want to be the owner of such a lovely piece as well or need a Christmas present for your loved ones, visit Jael Signer's atelier at Neustadtgasse 2 in Winterthur. For individual orders directly contact Alessia.

Jael (on the left) and Alessia (in the middle) wearing these beautiful lama wool headbands and Christiane (on the right) happy about the purposeful use of her lama wool.

Next to my photos, Niels Epting captured the lovely atmosphere with lots of special moments. Check the video out here:

I hope you have enjoyed my first post about a local story that touched my heart. I'm happy to read your comments below about what you think of the whole idea and story. I wish you all a happy Sunday,

Lots of love,
Fabienne.