Yinibini Baby was founded by Soyini George, a Guyanese-American artist and mother based in Washington, DC. As a little girl growing up in Guyana, Soyini learned to sew from watching her Great Aunt Jean craft beautiful clothing with effortless skill — and that early love for art, design, and color never left her. One year after graduating from college, with $100, a dining room table, and boundless motivation, she started the Yinibini brand. The name ‘Yinibini’ combines the last four letters of Soyini’s name (Yini) with ‘bini,’ meaning ‘good girl’ in Guyanese creole. In 2010, the brand’s focus shifted from women’s clothing to handmade baby clothing and accessories — all hand-sewn and screen-printed with Soyini’s original illustrations inspired by childhood stories and memories from both Washington, DC and Guyana. Drawing inspiration from her Uncle Reggie’s vibrant garden, her color palette and patterns are as distinctive as they are meaningful. Yinibini Baby was voted Best Local Crafter by Washington City Paper multiple times and was a Martha Stewart American Made Awards Finalist in 2014.