Designers P Machado/M Vinka

The common thread for the MÄVINN collection is the bedroom, and since we both have cats, we thought about what we could do to combine these. The result is a small pouch with embroidered cat eyes, a nose and ears that stick up and where the zipper creates a mouth. In black fabric of course, since it's fun with black cats and their different meanings. Perfect to use as a pencil case or for bringing small things on a trip.

The most exciting thing about making the MÄVINN collection was the opportunity to work with the social businesses and artisans in person where their manufacturing takes place. We started by sending a couple of sketches and then travelled there to look at the first samples. With their knowledge and experience, together we could create something even better. Meeting the people who make the products in India, Bangladesh and Jordan was an absolutely fantastic experience!

In the MÄVINN collection we’ve consistently worked with strong colours, squares and stripes – and added a black cat as a playful twist. Being 2 designers with different professional backgrounds felt incredibly luxurious. We hope that the products will make you look twice, but most of all we want you to appreciate how the collection is created in collaboration with social businesses and skilled artisans – that there is a person behind every object.