About MIOLO By Jools
MIOLO bags and accessories are handmade in SW France. Every item is unique and has at least one element which is vintage, a remnant or a recycled oddment. You can buy direct from here or if you prefer, from my shop on Etsy.
Materials and Inspiration...
I find materials at local brocantes, flea markets and vide greniers. From vintage Provençal classics, retro 60s patterns and designer prints, they all provide inspiration for my one-of-a-kind items.
Living and travelling in France provides a continuing source of inspiration, both for our home and my creations. I adore our French art de vivre, the landscapes, gardens, mountains, stylish hotels and vegetarian food.
How it all began...
My mother taught me to knit when I was still very young. Sewing was learnt at school, as part of the school curriculum for girls in the 1970’s.
I get a lot of pleasure from using these skills to create items to wear or simply to help make a house a home. There’s real joy in learning something new and taking your creativity to the next level.
That’s how MIOLO started. I followed a pattern to make a zipped pouch from some beautiful cotton fabrics I found in a small craft shop in Bristol, UK. From then on I’ve continued making bags, and added other useful and eyecatching accessories. Each really is one of a kind.