Announcement Stripy Kite creates quirky, handmade accessories & gifts. We love spreading our colourful & playful style, and hope that you will enjoy discovering it. Our products are lovingly crafted with quality materials and a great deal of care to ensure years of love and use. We take pride in our work, and hope that you enjoy our imaginative, quirky designs as much as we enjoy dreaming them up! Whatever the occasion, our creations make memorable, thoughtful and practical gifts.
Announcement
Stripy Kite creates quirky, handmade accessories & gifts. We love spreading our colourful & playful style, and hope that you will enjoy discovering it. Our products are lovingly crafted with quality materials and a great deal of care to ensure years of love and use. We take pride in our work, and hope that you enjoy our imaginative, quirky designs as much as we enjoy dreaming them up! Whatever the occasion, our creations make memorable, thoughtful and practical gifts.
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Reviews
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Lauren on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this scarf! It's soft and doesn't scratch (I have very sensitive skin). I want to get another one in a different color. Keeps me toasty without being bulky. And shipped quickly.
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Liz on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLovely scarf, so soft and warm. Pretty colours and unique.
Love it.
Kind regards Liz x -
Joanna on Feb 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt took a while to get it in the U.S. at no fault of Kate and it was totally worth the wait. I love the scarf!!
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littlebluebonnet on Jan 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you for the lovely needle book! It's gorgeous and so special!
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Emily on Jan 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful needle book, such high quality and I can’t stop looking at all the details. Arrived quickly and has plenty of storage
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newtonsfigs on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is an absolutely lovely little needle book. I am looking forward to putting my needles in it and savoring the artistry every time I pick it up. the cheerful design just makes me happy.
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Sheena on Jan 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is an incredibly well made, original item. The colours are rich and warm (berry, spice and earth tones). There's a bit of blue shot through in some of the yarns which adds interest and balances the mix.
It fits quite close to the neck, as in the picture, so perfect for wearing with academic-collared winter coats and all other styles besides.
I am currently wearing it at my home desk to show it off on my team Zoom call, it's so great! -
Jennysha on Dec 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful children’s mittens, bought these with the blue/red ones, beautifully handmade and packaged so simply and sweetly, lovely care to detail, delivered in time for Christmas, thank you so much :)
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Jennysha on Dec 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful children’s mittens, beautifully handmade and packaged so simply and sweetly, lovely care to detail, delivered in time for Christmas, thank you so much :)
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Siobhan on Dec 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful bookmark, the embroidery is great, thank you!
About StripyKite
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Quirky & cosy in equal measure, our original chain scarf designs add a dollop of imagination to your winter wardrobe!
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Whatever colours you choose, you can find all the cosy accessories you need to really step out in style this winter!
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We also have a fabulous Kids' Section full of cute & colourful wearables to brighten up the winter walks to school!
What's all this about then?
I'm passionate about making clothing and accessories that are every bit as comfortable, practical and easy to wear, as they are colourful and quirky! Add a dollop of imagination to your winter wardrobe at Stripy Kite! :)
Shop members
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Kate
Owner, Maker, Designer
Hi, I'm Kate from Stripy Kite. My Mum taught me to knit on a very rainy caravan holiday when I was six. Soon I was making gifts & funky little items to sell, holding stalls at local events & on my street! I just never quite grew out of it!
Shop policies
You can learn a little more about us by visiting our ‘About’ page:
www.etsy.com/shop/stripykite/about
If social media is more your thing, you’ll find us tweeting, posting, pinning & instagramming to the world:
twitter.com/StripyKite
facebook.com/StripyKite
pinterest.com/StripyKite
instagram.com/StripyKite
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Any damage should be reported to us within 24 hours of receiving your parcel, so please be sure check it on arrival. Taking photos is always a good idea, and please retain the damaged package and/or item to be returned to us.
Refunds and exchanges are considered on a case-by-case basis. When returning an item to us, please be sure to obtain a receipt from the courier to prove the item was sent back. If a refund is due, it is processed once the returned item has been received, or if evidence of postage can otherwise be provided. Please note that if you decide to return an item we cannot reimburse the cost of shipping the item back, however the original shipping charge (minus any additions for custom shipping arrangements) paid at the time of purchase is refunded.
Please be aware that we cannot accept returns or refunds for custom-made items after they have been dispatched. See the section below for more information about custom orders.
Payment
We kindly ask that payment is made in full within 24 hours of completing the transaction. If there is a delay in payment we will make our best effort to get in contact with you, and we may cancel the transaction. Payment must have cleared before the item is shipped. If you are having any difficulties with payment please get in touch with us and we will do our best to assist you however possible.
Shipping
All Stripy Kite items are packaged with care to protect the item during shipping, but also to look great when you open it up! Items are parcelled up and shipped in sturdy boxes or bubble envelopes, and waterproofed where appropriate.
— SHIPPING —
We aim to dispatch items within one working day of receiving cleared payment, but we strive for super fast shipping and frequently dispatch the same day where possible. Depending on the size, weight & value of the item, we may use a shipping service that requires a signature on delivery. Where tracked shipping is used, a tracking number will be provided on your dispatch notification email.
We ship worldwide from the UK using Royal Mail. Delivery times can vary, but the following should give a rough idea of how long it might take:
• UK: approx. 1-2 working days
• Europe: approx. 3-5 working days
• Rest of World: approx. 5-10 working days
Customs authorities can occasionally cause significant delays in some countries. We do everything we can to ensure our packages are correctly presented in order to minimise these delays, and thankfully they are rare, however it can happen and is unfortunately out of our control.
Any import duty charged for international orders (i.e. shipped to a country outside the UK) is the responsibility of the buyer. Please ensure you’re aware of any such charges levied on goods entering your country.
If you have specific shipping requirements (e.g. if your parcel must be tracked, or if you require expedited shipping), please contact us before ordering and we will do our best to help accommodate your needs. Please be aware that alternative shipping arrangements may incur an additional charge to pay for the cost of a more expensive service.
Additional policies and FAQs
Our creations are each handcrafted with care, giving every item its own individual character, and as such may vary slightly from the photographs shown. These minor variations typically occur where a particular material has a non-uniform/natural quality, such as changes in texture or colour that occur in different places in the finished product. If you are concerned about this, please contact us and we’ll be able to advise what variations, if any, you might see for the particular product you’re interested in.
— CUSTOM ITEMS —
While many of our products are unique one-offs, for certain designs we’re happy to consider small customisations in order to make it perfect for a particular person. Custom items are considered on a case-by-case basis, but typically require that we have the materials in stock (or can easily source them), and that the customisation is not too complex. If you have such a request, please get in contact and we’ll see what we can do!
If the request seems feasible, we’ll quote you a price and estimated time to create the custom item. If you are happy to go ahead with the order we will create a unique product listing just for you that will be available for 24 hours. Once payment has been made, we’ll create your custom item. Before dispatching, we can send photos of the completed item so you can be sure you’re getting what you want.
Custom item prices include an additional non-refundable fee (typically £5, unless otherwise stated) for the one-to-one service provided during the customisation process. If you change your mind and cancel the transaction before the item is dispatched, you will be refunded the amount paid at the time of purchase minus the non-refundable customisation fee. We may subsequently make similar items (or, if the transaction was cancelled, that particular item) available for sale to the public.
— PRODUCT CARE & SAFETY —
From time to time you may wish to clean your Stripy Kite garment or accessory. These should be hand washed and laid flat to dry; machine washing, high temperatures and harsh detergents may cause damage to the item.
While we aim for all our products to be durable and safe, please be aware that some may include buttons, tassels or other small parts that may become detached through force or repeated twisting. These small parts may be dangerous if swallowed so we ask that you are mindful of this, particularly when supervising children. Children wearing fashion accessories should be supervised at all times. We cannot accept responsibility for injuries resulting from improper use of our products or inadequate supervision.
— ALLERGIES —
Stripy Kite products are created from a variety of different materials, including both man-made and natural fibres. If you have an allergy or aversion to a particular material, please get in touch with us and we’ll do our best to advise you on which items would meet your needs.
Stripy Kite Creations is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Company registration number 7230176
Privacy
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy or any third party services you access through Etsy. You can reference the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about its privacy practices.
To fulfil your order, you must provide us with certain information (which you authorised Etsy to provide to us), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you’re ordering. You may also choose to provide us with additional personal information (for a custom order, for example), if you contact us directly.
— WHY WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION & HOW WE USE IT —
We rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
- As needed to provide our services, such as when we use your information to fulfil your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;
- When you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time, such as by signing up for our mailing list.
- If necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law; and
- As necessary for the purpose of our legitimate interests, if those legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights or interests, such as:
1. Providing and improving our services. We use your information to provide the services you requested and in our legitimate interest to improve our services;
2. Compliance with the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use. We use your information as necessary to comply with our obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use.
— INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE —
Information about our customers is important to our business. We share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:
- Etsy. We share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you our services and comply with our obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
- Service providers. We engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to our shop, such as delivery companies. We will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
- Business transfers. If we sell or merge our business, we may disclose your information as part of that transaction, only to the extent permitted by law.
- Compliance with laws. We may collect, use, retain, and share your information if we have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or to government requests; (b) enforce my agreements, terms and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of our customers, or others.
— DATA RETENTION —
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in our Privacy Policy. However, we may also be required to retain this information to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. We generally keep your data for no longer than 3 years.
— TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE EU —
We may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in the US and other jurisdictions. As a result, we may transfer your personal information to a jurisdiction with different data protection and government surveillance laws than your jurisdiction. If we are deemed to transfer information about you outside of the EU, we rely on Privacy Shield as the legal basis for the transfer.
— YOUR RIGHTS —
If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. These are described below:
- Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the contact information below.
- Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict our use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where we are required to store data for legal reasons) we will generally delete your personal information upon request.
- Object. You can object to (i) our processing of some of your information based on our legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from us after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, we will delete your personal information unless we have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
- Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about our use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.
— HOW TO CONTACT US —
For purposes of EU data protection law, Stripy Kite Creations Limited is the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us at privacy [!at] stripykite.com. Alternately, you may mail us at:
Stripy Kite, 9 College Road, Woodbridge, SUFFOLK, IP13 9EJ, United Kingdom