Our Partners
Behind the seams of ALUNAYA, many hands weave our world into existence.
Our partners are at the heart of ALUNAYA. Their craftsmanship preserves knowledge and traditions that shape each of our pieces. We collaborate with women's cooperatives, indigenous and local communities, artisans, tailor families, and small workshops. Our collaboration thrives on mutual listening, and we let ideas grow together. In doing so, we respect their cultural context, consider their needs, and give space to their perspectives. This is how their ideas, our visions, and the wishes of our customers come together. Each piece thus carries the traces of many hands – and a story that we write together.
Hamza – Azrou, Morocco
Wool ProductsIn Azrou, a small mountain town in Morocco's Middle Atlas mountains, Hamza lives and works as a tailor. His family originally comes from the Sahara, and tailoring has been passed down in his family for generations. Today, Hamza continues this tradition in Azrou.
Together, we create wool vests from untreated wool of local mountain sheep. The wool is traditionally processed into heavy textiles and used for classic Djellabas – long coats that protect against the cold winters of the Atlas Mountains. In close consultation with Hamza, we further develop these materials and translate them into timeless, durable garments.
Les enfants de Kavresthali Cooperative – Pokhara, Nepal
Hemp ProductsIn the Sarangkot Valley, high above Pokhara, lies the Kavresthali Cooperative. In this rural region, many men leave for work in cities or abroad – women remain, tied to household duties and traditional agriculture, often without access to their own income. Targeted training in tailoring has changed this, opening up an additional source of income for them.
Today, with great care, the women produce bags, backpacks, and wallets from Nepalese hemp fabric for ALUNAYA. Their work represents new perspectives, self-empowerment, and communal strength in rural Nepal.
Hari & Team – Hyderabad, India
TailoringIn Hyderabad, Southern India, Hari Tailor works with a small team of women from the neighborhood. In his tailoring workshop, he offers them a safe workplace and the opportunity to further develop their craftsmanship.
Selected ALUNAYA garments are meticulously handcrafted here, characterized by precision and experience in local tailoring.
This collaboration strengthens a small, community-based production structure and supports local tailoring on site.
Nuan & Urak Lawoi – Koh Jum, Thailand
Batik ShirtsNuan lives and works on the Thai island of Koh Jum. This is also home to the indigenous Urak Lawoi community – a traditional sea nomadic people whose lives have been closely tied to the sea for generations.
For ALUNAYA, Nuan meticulously handcrafts colorful blouses and crop shirts from traditionally batiked sarongs. These textiles incorporate influences from Southeast Asian textile traditions and are reinterpreted into contemporary garments through her craftsmanship.
Through this work, we aim to appreciate local tailoring practices and at the same time raise awareness for the culture and reality of life of the Urak Lawoi.
Ashraf Khatri – Rajasthan, India
Ajrakh Block PrintIn the tradition of Ajrakh printing, one of India's oldest textile arts, Ashraf Khatri works as a master of hand block printing. His workshop represents centuries-old craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.
For ALUNAYA, Ashraf prints a silk-cotton blend with traditional Ajrakh patterns – geometric shapes and floral motifs created with natural dyes and elaborate printing processes. Each piece is unique, marked by the master's hand.
The skirts created in this collaboration carry the history of a living craft – and combine traditional Indian textile art with contemporary design.
Thai Tribal Craft – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Karen EmbroideryIn Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thai Tribal Craft works with female artisans from the Karen mountain villages – an indigenous community whose embroidery traditions have been passed down for generations.
For this collection, we personally select vintage treasures. The chosen pieces are then adorned with traditional Karen embroidery by the artisans in Chiang Mai, transforming them into new unique items.
This collaboration combines a conscious use of existing resources with an appreciation for local craftsmanship – and creates fair income opportunities for female artisans in Northern Thailand.
Krishna Soni – Pushkar, India
Handmade Brass PendantsPushkar is one of Rajasthan's oldest and most sacred cities, known for its handicrafts, jewelry, and spiritual objects.
In collaboration with silversmith Krishna Soni, we handcraft ALUNAYA protective pendants from brass there. The motif – two figures under a protective roof – is inspired by traditional amulets from the villages of Rajasthan, which often depict local deities or guardian figures. Today, it is also the symbol of ALUNAYA, representing protection, connection, and community.
Deepak – Rajasthan, India
Khadi CottonIn Pushkar, on the edge of the Thar Desert, Deepak lives and works as a talented tailor. With dedication and great precision, he is a valuable part of our shared journey.
Among other things, Deepak makes clothes for us from Khadi cotton – a hand-spun and woven fabric with a long tradition in India, made famous by Mahatma Gandhi as a symbol of self-reliance and independence. His work not only reflects his outstanding craftsmanship but also shows his love for detail.
