Baybala is an Alabama based small business. We design all of our products from our studio in Birmingham. Our creative team is led by our Founder and Birmingham native Katie Gaston. Many of our designs are inspired by heirloom pieces Katie and her family wore when they were children. A former interior designer, Katie is also inspired by vintage textiles and natural, timeless colors. We take a lot of care in the selection of our production partners. The majority of our products are made in India, in factories Katie has visited, and Madagascar, where 99% of the employees of our partners are single women or widows allowing them to learn and provide for themselves in a country where women are disproportionately affected by poverty. Occasionally, we also produce pieces in vetted facilities in China when we are unable to source materials or specific skill sets with our other partners.