Meeko Handmade: The London Etsy designer who is crafting tiny storybooks out of clay
London ceramic artist Kayla, founder of Meeko Handmade, has won the Kids category at the Etsy Design Awards 2025 for her hand-built fairy tale book, FLOWER.
A London-based designer bringing stories to life through clay has won big at the Etsy Design Awards 2025.
.png?trim=207,0,322,0&crop=&width=640&quality=65)
Kayla, the founder of Meeko Handmade, has been crowned winner of the Kids category — a major global accolade celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and standout design from independent makers around the world.
Born in China and now based in London, Kayla has built a reputation for her warm, imaginative ceramic pieces that turn everyday moments into tiny narrative worlds.
Working slowly and intentionally, she shapes clay into objects that feel gentle, tactile and instantly comforting - pieces that invite play as much as admiration.
Her winning design, FLOWER, is a hand-built ceramic fairytale book unlike anything else in the awards.
Each page reveals a series of flower-shaped cutouts that follow a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly, with hidden details tucked between the layers.
No two copies are ever the same, making each book a one-of-a-kind treasure designed to spark curiosity, storytelling and touch.
The Etsy Design Awards, now in their seventh year, recognise the most innovative makers on the platform, with winners selected by a panel of influential judges.
This year’s Kids category winner was handpicked by bestselling cookbook author Molly Baz, creative director and furniture designer Willett, and Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson.
“Etsy Design Awards finalists represent the heart of our community: small businesses whose creativity inspires buyers and sets new standards for craftsmanship,” said Dayna.