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The hippo and the donkey

Manufacturer

thehippoandthedonkey.com/Kastoria, Greece
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About

The Hippo and the Donkey is a Greek brand designing baby and kids products for real life — built to last, made to be passed on.

We come from three and a half decades of family textile expertise, and every product we make carries that weight: considered construction, carefully chosen certified organic and OEKO-TEX® fabrics, and a design approach rooted in simplicity and long-term use.

Made in small batches in Greece, our collections cover the full arc of a child's daily life — sleep, movement, outdoor time, the beach. Each piece is developed to solve something: softer skin contact, easier routines, less waste over time.

Our aesthetic is calm and intentional — products that don't shout, but stay. Designed to move from one child to the next without losing their purpose or their look.

We work with retailers and concept stores who believe that what children use every day matters — in material, in origin, and in design. If that's the conversation you're having with your customers, we'd like to be part of your shelf.

APPLICATION RANGE

Childrens' clothesAccessories

Certifications

OEKO-TEXGOTS

MATERIAL TYPE

Natural fibres fabrics

SERVICES

DesignSewing services

Representatives

Founder & Creative Director

The hippo and the donkey

Marketplace (3)

  • Product

    Kids Waffle Poncho

    A fast-drying waffle cotton poncho for kids who live in the water. OEKO-TEX certified, handmade in Greece. Available in 6 colours, 2 sizes (2–5 / 5–8 years). Folds into its own pouch.

    • Children's clothes
    • Distribution Partner
    Author

    Founder & Creative Director at The hippo and the donkey

    Greece

  • Product

    Kids Poncho — Muslin

    A double-layer muslin poncho with hood and front pocket — feather-light, breathable, and made from GOTS certified organic cotton. Handmade in Greece. Available in 5 colours, 2 sizes (2–5 / 5–8 years).

    • Children's clothes
    • Distribution Partner
    Author

    Founder & Creative Director at The hippo and the donkey

    Greece

  • Product

    Handmade children's headband in GOTS certified organic cotton

    Handmade children's headband in GOTS certified organic cotton. Gentle on sensitive skin, plastic-free kraft packaging. One size. Available in 16 designs.

    • Accessories
    • Children's clothes
    • Distribution Partner
    Author

    Founder & Creative Director at The hippo and the donkey

    Greece