The Cosymajig Story
When you start sea swimming in the depths of January, being struck with creative inspiration is the last thing on your mind. But that’s what happened to me.
Watching my fellow chill swimmers stuff hot water bottles down their trousers to keep warm and experiencing the agony of my frozen hands defrosting, I knew there was just one answer. A hot water bottle sling WITH pockets!
And so the Cosymajig was born. And now it’s being enjoyed by adventurers all over the world. Including in The Yukon, Canada but that’s another story! (watch the video)
How to wear
Working in a drafty office, warming up after swimming, relieving chronic or period pain, dog walking, camping, star gazing, potting up in the greenhouse, standing around in the playground, trying to keep your heating bills low. There are many occasions when your Cosymajig can give you the extra hug you need.
It’s completely adjustable, so you can wear it any way you like; you’re in control. The possibilities are endless on your front, back, or side, high up or low down. Need even more warmth? The Cosymajig is slim enough to fit under jumpers, coats and even a DryRobe.
The materials I use
I believe good design is good for our planet, people and the natural world. That’s why the Cosymajig has no plastic buckles or fasteners to break or render my creations defunct. And why I pay careful attention to where I source my materials.
Pothies Slippers
It was love at first sight.
The moment I clapped my eyes on my first pair of red and pink Pothies (coming from the Greek word for feet), I was smitten. They lit a flame inside me that would take me on the most fantastical journey of growth, learning, crafting and joy, leading me all the way here. To you.
Made originally as a birthday gift from Cumbrian crafter Judith Whitard to her Greek love over 70 years ago, Pothies reflect ancient gypsy crafts, a grounding force to counteract today’s modern world. Judith grew her trade, and word-of-mouth took Pothies to every corner of the world. And then they found me.
There’s an honesty to Pothy making that nurtures my soul. They stand for simplicity and goodness whilst also bringing colour, imagination and a little eccentricity to every day. Very much like me.
