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express: 4-2-2010 Animal Charm by Jennifer Barger Letting your kiddo cuddle a Walt Disney " Princess and the Frog" Ribbit doll might stop little Jaden or Nevaeh from screaming. But the stuffed monkeys, giraffes and hippos (shown, $24-$35) from mirasa design(www.mirasadesign.com) do the same trick, and they're made of eco-freindly cotton and sewn under the fair-trade practices in India. The line designed by D.C's Aashumi Shah, also includes jungle- theme wall hangings and pillows, all in sunshiny hues. photo credit: www.staceyvaeth.com |
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modern luxury-dc: march/april 2010 Gifts That Give Animals on the Loose! by Gylnn Pogue Heritage turns hip in textile designer Aashumi Shah’s eco-chic plush toys, which first took form when she stitched together a few cotton animals and a carrying case as gifts for her niece. So thrilled with the reaction, Shah recently launched Mirasa Design, a line of stuffed animals and pillows, which now threaten to overrun her DC studio. “The colors I use are inspired by the Indian landscape- they’re fun and vibrant,” says the 31-year-old stylista, who was raised in Bombay before moving to New York to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and ultimately landing in DC. |
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the find: 3-6-2010 Every once in a blue moon we come across kids handmade toys that we fall in love with and we know you will too. Mirasa’s My Fun line for infants and toddlers is filled with fun and colorful Elephants, Lions, Hippos, Monkey, Giraffes and more. The soft toys and pillows are created by Aashumi Shah, a textile designer, who pulls from her Indian heritage when choosing the striking colors for her handmade animals. They’re made from 100% cotton fabrics and eco-friendly Azo free dyes. These little animals are perfect for first toys and also ideal as baby gifts. Who wouldn’t want one of these soft little Elephants or Hippos? Aashumi has a passion for giving back and a portion of the proceeds from all My Fun purchases will go to Room to Read, a non-profit that partners with local communities through out the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children’s literature, constructing schools, and providing education to girls. Your purchase will contribute to Room to Read’s girls’ education program and the reading room program in India. Soft Animals start at $30, pillows from $50 up. |
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daily candy dc: 02-22-2010 Finding your place in the circle of life is a great adventure. So when the king of your jungle goes looking for his, be at the ready with Mirasa’s line of locally designed toys and soft goods inspired by traditional Indian embroidered crafts. Fill the playroom with vividly colored, handmade, plush cotton rhinos, zebras, hippos, and elephants. Adorn him with a monkey wristband. And decorate his den with oversize floor cushions, throw pillows, and a play mat that doubles as a wall hanging. Everything’s ecofriendly and made with fair trade practices. And we’re not lion. |
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a parent in silver spring: 2-20-2010 Mirasa Designs is an online store of gorgeous handmade gifts for babies and children. Using the traditional Indian ari and kantha embroidery techniques and bright, happy colors, these are truly unique presents to bestow at the next baby shower or birthday. All of the stuffed animals, pillows and other products are fair trade, and with each purchase, a donation is made to Room to Read, a foundation dedicated to promoting education in developing countries. Want to see these beautiful products in person and have a fun family playdate? Then mark your calendar for next Saturday’s event in Mount Pleasant! From 4-7pm on Saturday February 27 at the Past Tense Studio 3253 Mount Pleasant Street NW there will be juice for the kids, wine for parents and fun playtime and shopping. No compensation or free products were received for this review, it’s all for the love of the readers and the promotion of a local woman’s wonderful new busness and event! |
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tech savvy mama: 2-16-2010 For the Kids You Adore Mirasa Designs My Fun Animals ($29.99- 39.99)- Mirasa founder, Aashumi Shah, incorporates the colors of the Indian landscape and traditional kantha and ari style embroidery in her handmade My Fun line for infants and toddlers. Aashumi starts with familiar animals like the elephant, hippo, monkey, lion, giraffe, and zebra, and gives them textures thanks to embroidery that is a delight to a child’s senses and unconventional colors since “a child’s world goes beyond pink and blue.” All My Fun products are produced using fair trade practices and are eco-friendly—made from 100% cotton, filled with polyfill and using Azo free dyes and a portion of the proceeds go to Room to Read, a non-profit that partners with local communities through out the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children’s literature, constructing schools, and providing education to girls in India. Mirasa Designs also has beautiful handmade pillows that are large, cushy, and a perfect addition to a young child’s room. There is also a line for babies that includes wrist bands and wall hangings. Mirasa Designs provided animals from the My Fun line for review purposes. |
