Handmade Fingerless Gloves | About

OUR STORY AND PHILOSOPHY

Hi, my name is Yamini, and I am the owner of Snow Leopard Design.

Ever since I was young I have been making things - sewing, knitting, making toys and clothes, and anything else I could think of.

I learned to knit when I was 10 and knitted many sweaters for myself and my friends. I have since learned other crafts, like jewellery making and mosaic, but I have always come back to my first "love" - sewing.

I love colours - bold and bright, or soft and muted, they are all beautiful.

I enjoy combining colours and finding the perfect match: not all greens go together, there are many different blacks, and it's important to me to get the colours just right.

Upcycling is close to my heart as well. Buying an item of clothing and wearing it once or twice and then discarding it has never felt right. Besides, the textile industry is sadly, one of the largest pollutants in the world today. Making something beautiful out of unwanted items of clothing makes me happy - I am repurposing discarded woollen sweaters and creating something new.

Up-cycled wool

Made from pre-loved jumpers, giving beautiful materials a second life while reducing waste.

Double-layered warmth

Warm on the outside, soft on the inside - each pair is lined with cotton for extra comfort.

Practical by design

Fingerless, flexible, and easy to wear - perfect for dog walks, desk work, and everyday life.

Handmade with care

Each pair is individually made, making every glove unique and full of character.

The benefits of
wool and fingerless gloves

Wool is an incredible natural material. It’s breathable, insulating, and designed to keep you comfortable in all kinds of weather. It naturally repels moisture, doesn’t wrinkle easily, and holds its shape beautifully over time. Even when it gets damp, wool continues to keep you warm by trapping a layer of air close to your skin, making it far more effective than many synthetic fabrics.

Each piece begins its life as a pre-loved woollen sweater, carefully sourced from charity shops. Every garment is chosen for its quality, colour, and character, then washed, prepared, and thoughtfully reworked into something new. It’s a more sustainable way of making and it means every pair is completely unique.

For added comfort, the gloves are lined with soft cotton jersey, so you get all the benefits of wool without the itch. They’re designed to keep your hands and wrists warm while still allowing you to get on with your day, whether you’re working, walking, or out and about.