About us

Meet Katya – The Heart Behind Kavela

Hi there! I’m Katya — founder, designer, and Chief Crafting Officer at Kavela. I’ve always had a passion for creating, and I’m pretty sure I was born with a sewing machine under my arm.

Kavela kids began with love — love for crafting, love for my girls, and love from my biggest fan: my husband. It all started back in 2018 when he surprised me with my very first sewing machine. With zero experience but a whole lot of determination, I taught myself to sew. After countless hours, plenty of trial and error, and lots of fabric, I finally created the perfect little bow for my daughter — and I was hooked.

As our family grew, so did my creativity. I welcomed my second and then third baby girl, each one inspiring me to try new styles and dream a little bigger. In 2021, Kavela Kids was born — not as a full business yet, but as a heartfelt creative outlet during the beautiful chaos of motherhood.

For a while, I opened and closed shop, trying to find that sweet spot between being a mama and chasing my creative dreams. Then in April 2024, when my youngest daughter turned 2 ½, I felt that pull again — only this time, I was ready. I decided to relaunch Kavela not as a hobby, but as a real, small business built with intention, heart, and the hope of making something truly meaningful.

Today, Kavela is lovingly run from my cozy home studio in sunny Florida. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and carefully handcrafted using only the highest quality materials — made to be as comfy, stylish, and special as your little ones.

So whether you’re here to shop or just to explore, thank you for being a part of this journey. Grab a cup of coffee, tea, soda  take a look around, and enjoy the magic of handmade.

With love,
Katya
Founder & Mama Maker at Kavela kids