Grannino — The creation
In 19th century Ireland, during the Great Famine, women picked up their crochet hooks. Not for leisure – but out of absolute necessity.
They learned, or relearned, a stitch that came from the continent: Irish crochet, with its floral motifs and raised leaves, its rosettes and networks of stitches.
They crocheted collars, cuffs, shawls, entire garments – and sold them to England, to America, to anyone who would buy.
This work of their hands allowed entire families to survive. Irish crochet is not a decorative tradition – it is a survival economy, a silent resistance, an act of dignity.
Grannino is a nod to these grannies – these Irish grandmothers who crocheted so their children could eat.
But Grannino carries their legacy with joy, with color, with the carefree spirit that only those who know where they come from can afford.
Granny squares – this iconic, universal stitch, passed down from generation to generation – burst forth in celebration on an openwork off-white background: burnt orange, meadow green, sun yellow, sky blue. They settle in the center of the chest, on each side of the waist, along the bottom edge – like medals worn with pride.
The scalloped sweetheart neckline gently frames the décolletage. Straps tie at the shoulders.
A rainbow frieze emphasizes the waist before the double scalloped border that finishes the piece.
A top that carries within it the carefree spirit of an endless summer – and the memory of those who gave everything.
Entirely hand-crocheted in my French workshop.
Exclusive Cachalabibi creation – Unique piece, only one in the world.