The True Value of a Bag: On Transparency and Craftsmanship

At MARAI, talking about prices isn't just about numbers. It's about stories, decisions, and values. Our belt bag is not a mass-produced item, but a loyal companion for many years. We want to give you an honest look behind the price – not as a calculation, but as an invitation to understand our journey.

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To the table!

Autumn is in full swing, the leaves are dancing in the breeze, and we’re spending more of the cooler evenings indoors. Soon, it will be time to gather with friends and family to celebrate and share moments together - ideally around a beautifully set table. How lovely to let it shine in warm elegance, setting the mood for the festive season ahead!

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New organic leather - new products

In recent months, we haven’t only been designing new products, but have also focused deeply on the unique materials that define them: our leather. The idea for MARAI was born after we learned that Switzerland burns tens of thousands of goat and sheepskins from the food industry every year. This has been taking place ever since the regional leather industry came to an end in the 1950s.

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New pricing - and happy birthday MARAI!

Today, we celebrate our third birthday! We’re filled with joy and pride as we reflect on our journey over the past three years, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support we've received from all of you. Your encouragement has been invaluable, and we wouldn’t be here today without you! ♡ In lieu of a discount code for our birthday, we’d like to share some important news with you.

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Blüemli Moccasins - for little alpine adventurers and dairymaids ♡

Summer has quietly said goodbye, the swimsuits and towels are put away and the cosy sheepskins have reclaimed their place on chairs, sofas and beds - at least in our house :). The days are getting shorter and cooler, and we're spending a lot more time indoors.

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Feeling a bit medusa sometimes?

For the 2024 women's strike, we have created something special together with designer and artist Simone Züger: the limited edition medusa. A large case and a small case, both embroidered with two snakes, drawn by Simone and outlining the female form, and filled with things to make your day. The limited edition medusa was created through the collaboration of an incredibly talented group of women. Together we want to make a bold and strong statement.

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Earth Day - is every day

By the time you’re reading this, it will be two weeks since Earth Day. The aim of Earth Day is to raise awareness towards environmental protection and at the same time encourage a rethinking of consumer behavior. While on this day over a billion people around the world turn their attention to the beauty of nature and the protection of it, many return to their habits the day after.

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What a waste

50% of the animal hides generated in slaughterhouses worldwide end up in landfills. Did you know why? Demand for leather is falling, driven by the growing popularity of synthetic alternatives - often labelled as ‘vegan’. But here’s the catch: even the so-called ‘next generation’ materials, such as apple or cactus ‘leather’, rely heavily on fossil fuel-based components.

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Exclusive and limited: Our new collection is here

We are delighted to present the first products from our latest collection. Three timelessly designed leather objects, from small to large, regionally produced and handcrafted from the highest quality materials: A simple and soft tote bag, a mini bag to hang around the neck and a practical cardholder with a strap. The limited collection is available exclusively from us - online and offline.

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