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My goal with Kaya was to provide structure for a common experience that is often stressful and scary: leaving class to go to the bathroom to change a pad.
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![Reliable and reassuring feel](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6f7a34f2-acf4-4cae-9196-e42f940f69f7/262660b5-c486-412f-89f4-e8f62a7fc7ef_rw_3840.jpg?h=c265d2c0a352f6a98707ed9256eab855)
Reliable and reassuring feel
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Opens silently for privacy
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Pattern designed for contents
Sold as a period kit, Kaya comes with four light pads, one maxi pad, an illustrated true first period story and a blank template for a girl to chronicle her own experience.
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Kaya can be worn around the neck so that the bag never has to touch the restroom. The flat base prevents it from tipping over if set down.
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Multiple styles make Kaya feel personal and allow groups of friends to more easily approach periods in conversation.
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Prototyping the strap and silent open
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The pattern was designed with the help of fashion designer Jennifer Wang (www.betheantidote.com). After learning to sew, I made the final bags myself.
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When opened, the bag reveals a second woven tag with the catchphrase: "Be prepared for what's next."
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