Author Franziska Kuntze
Hemp: The universally applicable natural fiber
Report on the fiber training in the POLOLO ShowRoom, Part 4 At the end of our fiber training, the natural fiber hemp and a few short explanations on the topic of “Green Button” were on the agenda. The first hemp materials are said to have existed in Asia a good 12.000 years ago, said guest speaker Heike Hess, branch manager of the Association of the International Natural Textile Industry (IVN). Hemp ban phase led to… continue reading
Wool: The “air conditioning system” among natural fibers
Report on the fiber training in the POLOLO ShowRoom, Part 3 Wool made from animal hair is considered the oldest fiber used by humans - the fur of farm animals was used as early as the Stone Age, explained guest speaker Heike Hess, branch manager of the Association of the International Natural Textile Industry (IVN), in third part of the fiber training in the POLOLO ShowRoom. The previous two articles focused on… continue reading
Lecture: What is special about natural leather?
Report on the fiber training in the POLOLO ShowRoom on the topic of leather In our second blog article on the POLOLO fiber training we now deal with the topic of leather. The natural leather used by POLOLO clings to delicate children's feet like a second skin. Our leather slippers are therefore the best alternative to healthy barefoot walking. This lecture given by Franziska Kuntze was also captured on film... continue reading
Organic cotton specialist dealer training with Heike Hess (IVN)
POLOLO also uses the “white gold”: Report from the POLOLO specialist dealer lecture evening on September 10th in Berlin Once again we had an interesting lecture evening for specialist retailers in our Berlin POLOLO ShowRoom in September 2019. Some participants traveled extra long distances to listen to the statements by POLOLO managing director Franziska Kuntze and guest speaker Heike Hess, branch manager of the Association of International... continue reading
Foot development in children specialist dealer lecture June 2019
Specialist dealer lecture evening in the POLOLO ShowRoom for learning to walk. In June 2019 we had our lecture evening “Child foot development” with the physiotherapist and child therapist Silke Lucht in the POLOLO ShowRoom. We would like to thank everyone who attended – it was an interesting and enjoyable evening – and we look forward to further gatherings. If you are interested in further lectures with us,… continue reading
Children's feet are something very special
Rapid, spurt-like growth is individual. Did you know that children's feet are by no means reduced adult feet? They are something special and are characterized by the fact that they are still very soft and easily deformable. Familiarize yourself with their special needs: POLOLO would like to provide information and suggestions in a loose order - this article is dedicated to the impressive... continue reading
How does a child learn to walk?
Adults and other children have a decisive influence on the little ones' attitude to running. Our feet are a true miracle - the training of children's motor skills begins immediately after birth: When you hold your baby in your arms and carry it around with you, you are already setting an important milestone Training process in progress – the little one is learning… continue reading
On the history of kindergartens
Honoring the first kindergarten created by Friedrich Fröbel in Bad Blankenburg in 1840. “Kindergarten Day” is primarily celebrated in the USA - it is intended to commemorate the birthday of the German educator and inventor of the modern kindergarten, Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel (1782-1852). , to be reminded. He was a student of the famous Swiss educator Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827)... continue reading
The story of St. Nicholas Day
The memorial day dedicated to Saint Nicholas has given rise to a variety of folk customs over the centuries. The legendary Saint Nicholas is traced back to the Bishop of Myra, who lived between the third and fourth centuries in the southwest of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey. There is very varying information about the year of his birth and death - but the date of his death is considered certain... continue reading
The story of the Lantern Festival
Parades with self-made lanterns are still very popular with children of kindergarten and primary school age. St. Martin's Day, locally also called "Saint Martin's Day", "Martin's Day" or "Martini", is dedicated to the memory of Saint Martin of Tours, who is said to have been buried on November 11, 397. This day is still celebrated in many different ways in Central Europe... continue reading
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