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.

AuthorOctober 29, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

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.

AuthorOctober 15, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

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.

AuthorSeptember 29, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

Summer bliss!

I just got back from England a few days ago and I'm already on my way again - to the mountains. I'm looking forward to two weeks off to spend some time with my family: just being, laughing and playing, walking, swimming and gazing at the sky.

AuthorAugust 13, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

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.

AuthorJune 13, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

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.

AuthorMay 7, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

Perfectly Imperfect

Since the leather we use for our bags and accessories goes untreated, occasionally we find small imperfections in the leather. This is why for a limited time we are hosting one of our only sales featuring leather items with minor stains, scratches, small glue residuals or simply storing marks.

AuthorApril 2, 2024Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

Perfectly Imperfect

Since the leather we use for our bags and accessories goes untreated, occasionally we find small imperfections in the leather. This is why for a limited time we are hosting one of our only sales featuring leather items with minor stains, scratches, small glue residuals or simply storing marks.

AuthorMarch 30, 2023Switzerland, sustainability, leather, leather goods, leather bags, natural leather

Launch Event MARAI 8.10.2021

On Friday 8 October 2021, after more than one and a half years of intensive research and planning, we launched our new brand MARAI. At Studio Mirlo Urbano in Zurich, we provided insights into our manufacturing processes and showed our entire first collection.

AuthorOctober 27, 2021Swiss brand, Swiss leather, leather bags, sustainability, local production, leather goods