Oscha Orion Maya

Artistic Window Shot ;)

Like the self processed wrap churner that I am, Orion Maya wasn't here for a long time but I tried my best to enjoy her when she was!
I bought a size 3 off the swap ( The Babywearing Swap on Facebook to be precise) and I had heard great things about this wrap from friends who tried it out before.
My first impression when I opened the package was " this cannot be wool!". I thought I'd be duped. It was thin, silky, and not at all how I imagined. I can't testify to how the wrap feels brand new, as I bought it used, but I would imagine it couldn't be too far from what I experienced. Any wool wrap I have felt before seemed so much scratchier and thicker. A quick search on Oscha's website led me to their description, which was of a lighter weight, airier blend. Okay, well I definitely agreed with that.

It does look great in a CCCB!

I have to say, I tried so hard to love this wrap, I really did. The colours are so striking, probably some of my favorite colours on any wrap I've owned. The silkiness of the blend was also amazing. The weight was just too thin for me. I tried many different carries with this wrap: front, hip, simple ruck, a reinforced carry, and there were none that made me feel comfortable enough to wear for an extended period of time. I sold it within a month. It may have been that my attempts were not good enough. A few friends mentioned I was crazy for selling it. I found the rails to be diggy and unless I was very focused on tightening each strand, my son seemed to droop more and more with the middle of the wrap never seeming supportive enough. It was perfect, however, for a fast carry at home if I needed to get something done because I found myself reaching for it often because of the texture and colours. It was just SUCH a gorgeous wrap!

I've been in contact with the mama who bought it from me and she has had nothing but rave reviews which just reinforces how subjective the whole wrap industry can be. It isn't even indicative of one company, because there are Oscha wraps that I have loved. I found this wrap too thin, and not supportive enough for my needs.

I'd recommend it to someone who wants a thin wool. This one is an easy to wrap with beauty for quick up and downs with an older child and I think it would wrap wonderfully for a baby under 15lbs or in a longer size, where most of your carries are multi-pass. It does tie off in a very small knot, which is key for me in certain carries when the knot ends up near my face. Nothing like a big old knot in the face, right?
I wouldn't recommend this to someone wanting a very supportive, thicker blend. I wouldn't describe it as grippy at all, so if you're looking for that, keep on looking.  The colours can only take this wrap so far! After over a half hour I just don't think this wrap holds up for someone carrying a larger child. I'd be interested in trying a different wrap in this colourway though.

Have you tried Orion Maya? What did you do think? Do you agree or disagree with my review?

Oscha Orion Maya
Aqua Blue/Teal
40% wool, 60% cotton
Size 3