About Us
CICONIA is a genus of birds in the stork family, long associated with folklore and legend. To some Ciconia means ‘merciful’ or ‘kind’, to others it is a representation of ‘parental devotion’. To us, Ciconia is all of these things. The genesis of life, inspired by beauty, nature and optimism.
CICONIA ORGANICS was founded in 2021 by designer Anna Andrews, who set out on a mission to create an inspired collection of stylish and sustainable organic babywear and luxurious boxed gift sets.
After a career designing for well known British and international brands, Anna set up Ciconia Organics with an aim to apply her love for colour and trend to her own ‘little lifestyle’ designs. Using only natural and organic materials, she considered the eco value of every single element.
The result was a sustainable range of babywear in minimalist all over prints, also featuring in tastefully co-ordinated and beautifully presented, sophisticated gift sets. The perfect combination of style, sustainability and peace of mind.
All collections are hand designed in the United Kingdom, taking influence from the beautiful coastal and country habitats of Dorset, where Ciconia Organics’ studio is based.
Manufacturing takes place at a certified facility in northern Portugal that has achieved the highest standards of sustainable fabrication, using only organic cotton that meets the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
This dedication to natural organic materials, ethical production and a circular economy has seen Ciconia Organics featured in national and international publications such as VOGUE and THE GREEN PARENT, alongside other notable luxury baby brands. Demonstrating that environmental awareness can comfortably co-exist harmoniously alongside beautiful, innovative design.
The complete gift experience - special, natural, luxurious.
The organic fibres used in our manufacturing processes are grown without using harmful chemicals and allergens. Printing is digital to eliminate high consumption of water and discharge of environmentally toxic pollutants, protecting the bio-diversity of complex ecosystems.
We are dedicated to ethical production values. Our organic cotton clothing is manufactured at a SMETA and GOTS certified facility in Europe. Carefully curated accessories are responsibly sourced and made from sustainable, organic and recycled materials.
Our stationery comes from recognised UK paper merchants who source from well-managed, sustainable forests. Stickers are made from 100% post consumer recycled waste paper and are fully biodegradable. Swing tags are produced on natural card with soft string ties. Tissue paper is made from recycled pulp fibres, acid fee and fully recyclable. Even our mailers are 100% recycled, plastic free and fully recyclable.
SMETA - Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) is one of the most widely used ethical audit report formats in the world. Designed to drive convergence in ethical trade and corporate social responsibility.
GOTS - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain social responsibility.
OETKO-TEX - One of the world’s best-known standards for textiles tested for harmful substances, ensuring customer confidence and high product safety.