Gry & Sif

It All Began with Two Sisters – Gry and Sif In 2001, during a backpacking journey through Asia, Gry and her sister Sif fell in love with the culture and nature of Nepal. A friend had suggested they visit the country — and it turned out to be everything they had dreamed of, and more. With the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas as their backdrop and the warmth of the Nepali people as their inspiration, the two sisters spent 14 days trekking. 

Afterwards, they volunteered at a local school, helping to develop ideas to support the school’s economy. During their stay in Nepal, they were captivated by the skills of the local artisans and the traditional felting technique, where raw wool is transformed into small works of art. 

Gry asked herself: Why not combine the best of Nepal’s proud craftsmanship with Scandinavian design? And that was the idea behind Gry & Sif. Gry & Sif was founded in 2001. With suitcases full of samples, Gry returned to Denmark, determined to turn the dream into reality. The first products — felt bags — were presented to stores in Copenhagen, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. That moment marked the beginning of Gry & Sif as an established company.