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Oscha Constellation Cielo Review

Aug 3, 2024

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Close up of the reverse of Constellation Cielo
Close up of the reverse of Constellation Cielo

Oscha are a UK brand, based in Scotland. They also offer a variety of carriers made from some of their woven wrap fabrics.


Oscha Slings tend to release new wraps every 2 weeks, so if you can't find something that you fall in love with it is likely that there may be something released soon! They are also the home of Middle Earth wraps.


It was the Middle Earth wraps that drew me to Oscha, but on this occasion I couldn't turn down the chance of playing with the re-released Constellation Cielo.


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The Basics


Name: Constellaion Cielo

Brand:Oscha

Warp: Deep Sea

Blend: 52% BCI Organic Combed Cotton - 48% Cotton Chenille

GSM: 314 GSM

Size: 5

Price for a size 6: £186


Initial thoughts of Oscha Constellation Cielo


Constellation Cielo comes beautifully packaged in its own tote bag. It's actually quite nice to have one of the mainline bags as most of the ones I have are Middle Earth ones.


Knot comparison of Constellation Cielo (bottom) and Evenstar Elendil (top)
Knot comparison of Constellation Cielo (bottom) and Evenstar Elendil (top)

Straight out of the bag I was struck by how soft this wrap was, and may have spent a bit of time just wrapped up in it myself - it would make an amazing wrap throw, or beach blanket, for sure!


I did think it felt thinner than I was expecting for a towel wrap, but I was also comparing it (possibly unfavourably) to my Evenstar Elendil which uses the old chenille. However, upon trying it I was incredibly pleased with how it wrapped!


Loomstate I tried Christina's Ruckless, which was a new carry for me and found it incredibly comfortable. I also managed to just about tie off a double hammock tied in front, but I don't think I will have the length to repeat this in future!



Testing


So far I have only tested this with my nearly 2 year old, and every carry we have tried has been incredibly comfortable! Though I do recommend sizing up as the thickness of this wrap does make it feel shorter.


Ruck
Ruck

Post wash and iron I was worried that the wrap had lost a lot of its softeness. However, when I actually wrapped with it I found I was wrong. It was just as soft and cushy as it was loomstate!


I do find that Constellation Cielo is a pretty grippy wrap. Whilst I was able to get passes into place pretty easily, I couldn't always tighten it as much as I can with other wraps. However, beacuse of its cushiness and grippiness it stays put, and most importantly - stays comfortable, even in a single layer carry.


I usually avoid a ruck for any length of time unless using a tussah wrap, but with Cielo it was incredibly comfortable as I hosted my son's birthday party.


I would also say that despite its gsm it is a great warm weather wrap as it seems to wick away moisture to prevent you overheating and I didn't find it uncomfortable at all. I can't wait to try it on the beach and will update this review when I have done so!


Pros and Cons

Double Hammock
Double Hammock

What I love:



  • Soft and cushy wrap

  • Would make an amazing beach wrap

  • Would make a wonderful throw

  • Pattern is clear and looks great

  • 4 wraps in one as can be worn either way up, with either side facing out!

  • Suitable for littles and bigs unlike the old chenille that I felt was too thick for littles

  • Great wrap for any age in any size

  • Easy care - this wrap can be easily washed and then dried in the dryer.




What I didn't love:


Christina's Ruckless
Christina's Ruckless
  • The new instructions leaflet - whilst I don't need this personally, having to scan to get digital instructions that need zooming in on to see clearly on a phone screen isn't as practical as the old instructions booklets that you could follow as you wrapped, without needing to move things around on your phone screen.

  • If wanting to order a throw the grad is stacked, rather than mirrored - this is common on all Oscha throws, which is a shame as it puts me off the throws.

  • The shrinkage - whilst Oscha cut their wraps to accomodate for this and the wrap still measured as a 5 after washing and drying I was surprised by how much it did shrink. Loomstate it was 458cm and post wash it was 426cm.



Summary


In summary, I really love this wrap, though it's a shame there isn't a Middle Earth release currently in the new chenille as then it would have been just perfect! I would recommend sizing up if you are buying for a specific carry as the thickness does make it wrap shorter. I can't wait to try it on the beach!


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