Manakaa means “pearl” in Hindi. The fitting title for a project that is not only concerned with the product itself, but also with the appreciation and support of everyone involved in production and the fair and ecological use of resources.

Manakaa Project follows the principle of Slow Fashion - we only use carefully selected certified organic fabrics and materials, we produce in small quantities, our production is only 150 km from Berlin and we evade the usual collection cycle of fast fashion by producing editions.

Here is an insight into the materials in our collection. When selecting our fabrics, we base our choice on the so-called Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This is a globally applied standard for the processing of textiles  from organically produced natural fibers and defines environmental requirements along the entire textile production chain  and social criteria. Quality assurance is achieved through independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.

Non-violent silk.

We only use non-violent organic silk - also called Peace Silk or Ahimsa Silk. The organic and non-violent breeding of silkworms takes place without the use of pesticides, fungicides or genetic sprays. And unlike conventional methods, non-violent Ahimsa silk is produced without killing the silkworms. All silkworms are allowed to hatch and reproduce, and the silk is processed from the cocoons left behind. In some cases, the cocoons are carefully cut open and the butterfly is helped to hatch. Since the cocoons are free of contaminants, there is no need to use chemicals that are normally used to kill germs or remove contaminants. The hatched silkworms contribute to local pollination and thus significantly support the local botanical life cycle.

wool felt.

Our wool felt is made from 100% organic merino wool (GOTS certified) and is produced in Germany. The raw wool comes from certified wool farms where the animals are kept according to ecological standards, free from hormones, pesticides or the use of genetic engineering, including ecological and social criteria for the entire supply chain. Wool felt is particularly light, cuddly and comfortable to wear. Wool felt is breathable, stretchy and at the same time temperature-regulating and soft on the skin.

Merino virgin wool.

We use the finest Merion wool  from Upper Franconia in Germany. This high-quality woven fabric is usually used for suits. The fine fabric is spun from sustainable and organically certified yarns (GOTS) - the raw wool comes from organic wool farms where the animals are kept according to ecological standards, free from hormones, pesticides or the use of genetic engineering. Only heavy metal-free dyes are used for dyeing and high ecological and social criteria apply throughout the entire supply chain.
Here you will find fabrics spun from sustainable and organically certified yarns.

beadwork.

For our elaborate bead embroidery based on ancient Indian craftsmanship, we use high-quality MIYUKI glass beads from Japan. The history of MIYUKI goes back almost 80 years.It begins with Seiichi Katsuoka, who dedicated his life to learning the art of glass bead making. His son, Hiroshi Katsouka, founded the company in Hiroshima in the mid-1930s and quickly became a renowned manufacturer of glass beads. MIYUKI glass beads are considered the "world standard" due to their high quality, brilliance and uniform shape.