At the end of July we spent a few days in and around Porto, visiting a tannery and manufactory. The trip was wonderful. The meetings with our new partners were not only informative, but also warm and fulfilling. We can’t wait to see the new designs come to life, get excited!
Read moreJuly was all about slowing down for us. We packed our bags and brought the kids to spend a few weeks in the mountains. For us, one of the most beautiful parts of being in nature is leaving the stress of everyday life behind and recharging our batteries.
Read moreSummer is showing its sunny side. Everything is blooming in our gardens, we're hand picking a fresh bowl of berries every day, and hopping in the lake on the weekends. We can’t think of a better way to spend the summer! We also have a lot of travels planned during the next few weeks. There are trade shows happening in Paris and in London that we'd like to check out. And we are visiting tanneries and manufacturers to plan the next steps of our new products, soon to launch!
Read moreThe last few weeks have been wonderful and interesting. We were able to present MARAI at a number of events and conferences and give insights into our local production. The many nice reactions give us courage and energy to continue, even if sometimes a strong wind blows against us.
Read moreA vegetable tanned Swiss sheepskin is a wonderful base for calm yoga exercises and meditation. It is soft, it is warm and fluffy, and it regulates moisture. The sheepskin double rug is also perfect on a sofa or in the reading corner. Their beauty will bring warmth and coziness to your home.
Read moreWith the rising demands for „animal and cruelty free leather“ come many misconceptions. First, vegan leather alternatives are commonly made from petroleum-based components and synthetic materials.
Read moreIn the fashion industry, trends and prices determine how products are designed and brought to market. Often the supply chains are very long and opaque, and the production of many goods takes place at the expense of people and nature. This is partly the case with the production of leather.
Read moreSince 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.
Read moreSLAY - A new documentary impressively shows how people and above animals suffer for the fashion industry. Rebecca Cappelli spent three years researching the background of leather, wool and fur production.
Read moreJanuary is the month of gray fog and low temperatures. The sun rarely shows up, and we can hardly wait until the first flowers stick their little heads out of the ground and the birds return from the south.
Read moreIt's not always black and white - except for the two new products we would like to present to you today ♡ The phone case and the case are now available in a variant with a Valais black-nosed sheepskin.
Read moreThe days between Christmas and Three Kings Day are somehow magical. The scent of candles and fir branches still hangs in the air, the last cookies are lying on the table, and the memory of Christmas Eve is still vivid.
Read moreWow, how time flies - already the year is coming to an end again. We look back on a very moving and beautiful 2022. The launch of MARAI was just over a year ago and we are very happy and proud that we were able to reach so many people with our story during this time.
Read moreWe are already in the middle of autumn, in the darker season. Christian Morgenstern describes in this beautiful poem November day our retreat into the interior: the retreat into our home, but also the retreat into our human interior.
Read moreWe keep getting messages from people asking us why we use real leather to make our products. They say it's not sustainable, but, in fact, it is very sustainable. We only use local skins that would otherwise have to be burned - a complete waste of resources in an already resource strapped world.
Read moreIt's already been a year since we celebrated our launch. With MARAI, we have not only launched a brand dedicated to the sustainable production of beautiful and durable products, but also to create awareness about the connection between agriculture, food and fashion.
Read moreTogether with the Zurich-based label Paradis des Innocents, we participated in this year's Mode Suisse. In front of a breathtaking setting at the Kunsthaus Zurich, we showed our Capsule Collection: An elegant, high-quality collection of belts that will enhance any outfit and subtly blend in.
Read moreAutumn has slowly arrived. The cooler mornings give note that summer has left the city. The trees seem to have turned brown and loose their leaves much earlier this year due to the very dry and hot summer we had, a new norm.
Read moreFor some time now, shopping from the farm has been trending. Regional, seasonal products are not only fresher and of wonderful quality, but also good for our ecosystems. And since we eat several times a day, we can do a lot for climate and nature protection by eating responsibly.
Read moreTogether with Zurich-based label Paradis des Innocents, we designed a Capsule Collection for FW22. In our temporary collaboration we created something that will last: An elegant, high-quality collection of belts that will enhance any outfit and subtly blend in.
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