Established in 1991, Li’l Crumbsnatchers was born out of the desire for parents to add cultural touches to their child’s wardrobe.  It was a desire to fill that niche that prompted me to start designing children’s wear.  The vivid colors and unique fabrics of Asian, African and Indian cultures influence my designs, but I use the Western concept of fashion.  I design styles that will help our children to develop a positive self-image and encourage them to take pride in their rich family heritage.

I attended the Clarissa School of Fashion Design in Pittsburgh, and started my career in fashion design as a tailor, creating custom special occasion clothing for adults. I started designing ethnic-inspired outfits for children purely by coincidence.  I couldn't decide what to do with the beautiful fabric leftover from one of my projects, so one day I created a jumper, jacket, and cap for my son’s 1st year photograph.  I couldn’t believe how many people stopped us to tell me how handsome he looked and to ask where I bought his outfit.  Those compliments really encouraged me to pursue children’s fashion.  I realized that that there is definitely a need for children’s wear that doesn’t mimic the cookie-cutter creations that you find in most department stores.