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Mantas y trenzas: high quality textiles from Peru
Alpaca wool is considered one of the highest quality wool types in the world - next to cashmere even the noblest. However, textiles made of alpaca wool are not only convincing due to their excellent quality, but also due to their pleasant wearing comfort. The Peruvian family business Mantas y trenzas weaves high-quality sweaters, hats and pillows, among other things, from the "textile gold of the Andes" and robust sheep's wool in elaborate handwork. Their creations always reflect Peru's tradition: "Our goal is to bring Peruvian culture closer to the people through our products," says Cirilo Carrion Jaulis of Mantas y trenzas. The high-quality textiles are woven in a traditional handloom and then carefully embroidered by hand - preserving the ancient weaving techniques of the Incas. At Bazaar Berlin, in addition to the colorfully embroidered hats, sweaters and pillows, they will also present their latest special edition product: Necklaces made of baby alpaca wool in numerous colors.
Mantas y trenzas: high quality textiles from Peru
https://www.mantasytrenzas.pe/
SilkeN Design - multifunctional bags in stylish design
So that the smartphone or wallet does not have to move from bag to bag every day, Silke Naumann from SilkeN Design has designed something both practical and stylish: The bag-in-bag 2.0 stores everything important for the road - whether smartphone, wallet, keys or perfume. So that the things in it also stay in place, SilkeN had the idea: "Elastic bands! If I want to have everything important in a bag in the right place, all of my things must have a fixed place and: hold there firmly. Thus, the idea was born!". The rubber bands are sewn in different distances inside the bag. The bag-in-bag 2.0 not only fits into any bag; with the accompanying long straps, the bag-in-bag itself can be carried. The long and short straps also allow the bag to be worn as a crossover or belt bag. Different widths and adjustable straps in various designs are also available.
Recently, SilkeN Design also offers practical bags for dog owners. The SilkeN dog offers storage space for everything owners and dogs need for on the go: Whether smartphone, keys or dog treats. Additional items can be attached to two D-rings, for example a water container for hotter days.
SilkeN Design - multifunctional bags in stylish design
www.silken.design
Just Trisha - The right piece of jewelry for every occasion
Jewelry that can be customized at will - it is possible with the chains, earrings, key chains, bracelets and even bookmarks from Just Trisha. Equipped with push buttons, these can be individually replaced, so the chain always matches the clothing in terms of color.
With a passion for creativity, Just Trisha has been creating handmade jewelry since 2010. "What has always been important to us from hour 1 is that our customers can put together their jewelry as individually as only possible," emphasizes Patricia Lewin. Originally, the idea of push-button jewelry comes from Holland - Just Trisha thinks the whole thing further: lovingly handcrafted, there are jewelry in all variations and colors at Just Trisha: Hand-painted, with prints or even personalized with a photo or name. "Among the absolute best sellers online are the jewelry pieces with names and/or photos. My customers can have their favorite picture made into a piece of jewelry," says Patricia Lewin. From earrings and rings to hair clips and custom jewelry sets, there's something for everyone at Just Trisha.
Patricia Lewin offers over 3000 articles in her online store. Outside of the Internet, Patricia Lewin likes to present Just Trisha's products at markets, because direct customer contact is especially close to her heart: "That hasn't changed to this day, there's nothing more beautiful than seeing the beaming of customers when they like something. Or the "aha" experience when they understand how the push-button jewelry works and are then totally thrilled."
Just Trisha - The right piece of jewelry for every occasion
www.justtrisha.com
Ebarrito - sustainable leather accessories from Italy
Shoes that not everyone wears and bags that are a real eye-catcher - at Ebarrito no two products look alike. The colorful patchwork bags made from leather scraps are unique; there are only twelve pairs of each shoe model per color in the world. Managing director Alessandro La Micela focuses on sustainability and upcycling: "An ecological approach to the manufacture of our products is very important to us. For example, we work with leftover leather and offcuts from the leather industry, which we do not treat chemically. What would otherwise be discarded as scrap, we give new life to." Bags and shoes are hand-sewn. In the process, Ebarrito employees contribute to the uniqueness of the accessories: "Our workforce is as colorful and diverse as the product - different languages and cultures are incorporated into the company, making it unique," says Alessandro La Micela.
After the economic crisis in 2011, the company founder brought art director Antonio Accurso on board. Together they developed the concept for the stylish patchwork accessories and hit a nerve: "Nowadays, more and more customers want sustainable products that not everyone has," says Alessandro La Micela. In the meantime, they have made guest appearances with their shoes and bags at numerous trade fairs such as the Panorama fashion fair and, in November, also at the Bazaar Berlin.
Ebarrito
www.ebarrito.com
MadaSpice: Natural spices from Madagascar
What would the Christmas season be without spices? Whether cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or cloves - it's the exotic spices that give Christmas baking the right taste. Spices are not only delicious, but also healthy. In some cultures, they have been used as a remedy for centuries - ginger, for example, to relieve nausea and turmeric to heal inflammation. It's no wonder, then, that some spices, like pepper, used to be as valuable as gold. After all, they bring a touch of the exotic and a good dose of spice to our dark season.
Bringing the scent of Madagascar to Europe - that is MadaSpice's goal. Whether spices, herbs or tea, all products are free of pesticides; the herb and spice blends come without preservatives, colorants and without flavor enhancers. This is because almost all of MadaSpice's spices come directly from the rainforest. "The plants grow wild in a natural environment in the Madegassian rainforest - so they don't come into contact with pesticides and artificial fertilizers," says Lalasoa Ruckdeschel of MadaSpice. "Because that goes against the beliefs of the people who live there. The Madegasses are convinced that all plants in the forest feed on each other. If spice cultivation were done outside the forest, the balance would be disturbed and the medicinal herbs and natural spices would lose their effect."
MadaSpice buys many spices directly from small farmers and collectors who live in the middle of the rainforest - creating income prospects for local people. Not only extreme weather conditions such as cyclones and floods, but also the struggle for fertile soil and speculation with spices, make life difficult for the small farmers on site.
Lalasoa Ruckdeschel: "We strive with our partners to maintain the natural quality and taste of our spices in consistent originality, as well as to bring the aroma as fragrance of the island to Europe." The spices comply with European food regulations and generally have a shelf life of three to five years. It is best to store them in a cool, dry place - so that they can develop their full aroma. So Christmas can come.
MadaSpice: Natural spices from Madagascar
madaspice.eu
KRINES BERLIN - Fashion for individualists
Walter Krines, a native of Bamberg, discovered his passion for fashion at an early age. In his unconventional collections, he does not rely on short-lived trends, but on timeless design and unusual details. "Whether feminine dresses, elegant pantsuits or elegant coats - my customers should feel secure, elated and unique in the creations," says Walter Krines, who came to Berlin around 30 years ago and runs two stores here. There are now also two stores in Schwerin and Karlsruhe. In addition, he has customers all over the world. But Berlin will always have a special meaning for him: "The location Berlin is part of the logo KRINES BERLIN. Here is not only the company headquarters, in this exciting, pulsating and very individual city lies the source of my inspirations." Together with his team, Walter Krines works in the south of Berlin. Here, the collections are sewn in the atelier, but also the fabrications for the stores. "Our creations have always been created in the mirror of Berlin's dazzling fashion world and are the result of over 20 inspiring years in the fashion business. We remain true to our style to this day - always innovative and never succumbing to trend dictates. Clear lines, loving details and high-quality workmanship characterize the design."
KRINES Berlin
www.krinesberlin.de
Rita Tigre - Sustainable furniture from Portugal
They often end up in the fireplace or are processed into coal, but "wood scraps" - the parts that are not processed in the classic wood industry - can do much more: Rita Maia Tigre De Raiz from Design e Arte in Portugal transforms them, for example, into tea light holders, small tables or lamps. The remains of precious woods and trees hundreds of years old are simply too good to burn, the Portuguese thinks. So the idea was born to be inspired by nature and create unique furniture and wooden accessories. Because depending on how the tree has grown, each work of art looks different. "We want to bring people closer to nature again with our products," says Rita Maia Tigre De Raiz. At the same time, she wants to contribute to the sustainable use of forests. "To make furniture, a tree doesn't always have to be cut down. We also use branches from living trees without harming the tree."
Modern Ethnic Design Center (MEDC) – Ethno Fashion from Cambodia
Cambodia is known worldwide for its fast fashion industry. However, the project of the Modern Ethnic Design Center - MEDC for short - shows that Cambodian fashion can do much more than "fast". The MEDC in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a training center for Cambodian designers, tailors, artists and entrepreneurs to learn how to combine Cambodian design elements with international trends. The integration of sustainable materials and fair production are key elements of the collections.
The Cambodian young designers receive support from the German Fashion Design Institute (FDI) in Düsseldorf. Each year, a fashion design graduate moves her studio to Phnom Penh and teaches her Cambodian colleagues about topics such as collection development and trends, quality testing, textile technology, marketing and branding, sustainability and fair trade.
What is learned theoretically is directly applied in practice: Over the course of a program year, handmade, high-quality collections are created, which are developed and realized according to fair trade principles and standards. In the conception of the collections and in the respective choice of colors and materials, the individual story of each designer is revealed. In the last three years, a total of forty participants have taken part in the program.
The program year ends with a fashion show at which the participants present their collections. As part of the so-called Fashion Function, a jury awards prizes to the five best collections. The winning designers are allowed to present their collections at the Bazaar Berlin.
The MEDC was created as part of a social development project in Phnom Penh in February 2017. The German Fashion Design Institute (FDI), a renowned fashion school in Düsseldorf, Raffles International College of Design in Phnom Penh, the consulting agency for sustainable development projects suPPPort ltd. and Bazaar Berlin are partnership sponsors of the project. The training at MEDC and the participation at Bazaar Berlin is promoted and sponsored by the develoPPP.de project.
Modern Ethnic Design Center (MEDC)
www.medc-cambodia.com
Kashmir Treasuries - Fine wool from the Himalayan Mountains
Precious treasures made of cashmere, produced in elaborate handwork - these are the high-quality Pashmina scarves from Kashmir Treasuries. The fine wool from which the pashmina shawls are made comes from the cashmere goats that live at an altitude of over 3,000 meters in the mountains of the Himalayas. Due to the cold prevailing there, their wool must be very warm. Especially in the areas of the neck and belly, it is particularly soft and yet so fine that it can only be carefully combed out and spun by hand.
Ijjaz Ahmad of Kashmir Treasuries combines his own design with traditional craftsmanship in his creations. The result is high quality exceptional unique pieces. Ijjaz Ahmad also makes individual pashminas on request.
All processes from spinning, weaving to the intricate embroidery are handmade at Kashmir Treasuries. In addition to Ijjaz Ahmad, the entire family works together. Even his 70-year-old father is still active and contributes his many years of experience in embroidery. Ijjaz Ahmad is keen to bring the knowledge of their traditional craft to Europe and the rest of the world. He is convinced that high quality will always prevail.
Visitors can convince themselves of the quality of the scarves at the Bazaar Berlin. Kashmir Treasuries regularly present their products there. Ijjaz Ahmad: "Customers are very interested in how my shawls are made and what is special about them. For example, many didn't even know that pashmina shawls are made from the wool of goats from the Himalayan mountains." In addition to scarves, Kashmir Treasuries also offers intricate rugs, bags, purses and papier-mâché products - all handmade with care and love, of course.
Kashmir Treasuries
www.kashmirtreasuries.com
PAULINA'S FRIENDS - Courage to color and be different!
From New York Fashion Week to Bazaar Berlin - the independent high-end fashion label PAULINA'S FRIENDS, founded in 2018 by Paulina Tsvetanova, presented the collection "The other way round" at New York Fashion Week in September 2022. In November 2022, it will be on display at Bazaar Berlin.
With her passion for creating wearable art fashion beyond all boundaries, Paulina Tsvetanova creates luxurious one-of-a-kind pieces and custom-made garments in her Berlin workshop with loving craftsmanship. Each garment and fabric carries its own story. Part of her collections are rare couture fabrics from all over the world, which she brings together in a colorful patchwork.
PAULINA'S FRIENDS was born by accident - when Paulina Tsvetanova realized that in all her creative projects in her business she always missed her inner self. Therefore, her fashion is meant to tell the personal story of the wearer, "every person is a unique work of art," the designer emphasizes. "In my own way, I want to motivate people to become who they are, to overcome their fears, to let go and to unfold their childhood dreams."
Drawings of fancy costumes from her childhood motivated her to develop garments with extravagant patterns, colors and textures. Her grandmothers inspired her from the beginning - for Paulina Tsvetanova they were role models for patchwork, upcycling, gentleness and for creating treasures out of nothing.
At Bazaar Berlin, Paulina Tsvetanova offers an open sewing workshop for visitors.
PAULINA'S FRIENDS - Courage to color and be different!
www.paulinasfriends.com
O&1 Projekt Oriol Simon Carre
For over ten years, 0&1 has wanted to connect with the people who visit our stores - when you walk into our store, you're not a customer, you're a friend. We sell to people like you in our two cozy Berlin stores, at cultural festivals in Europe, and through our website.
In 2001, Oriol Simon Carre was living as a homeless man on the streets of Granada. He started selling jewelry to tourists and was inspired to build his own project to make unique jewelry and help the homeless.
After landing in Berlin, Oriol began selling his jewelry at local markets. One day, a woman who lived at Kottbusser Tor asked Oriol for money. Oriol offered her a job at the market and she turned out to be a born saleswoman - she is now the manager of our store in Kreuzberg.
We currently have two former homeless people working with us with positive results. Our mission is to create jobs for homeless people in our project and help them realize their dreams. By buying a piece of 0&1 jewelry you make our work to support homeless people possible.
O&1 Project Oriol Simon Carre
Re-Use Berlin - Reuse instead of throwing away
True to the motto "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," the initiative of the Berlin Senate Environment Department "Re-Use Berlin" promotes awareness of resource-conserving consumption. At the same time, the initiative creates opportunities to hand in and purchase well-preserved used goods - for example, at the Re-Use Superstore at Hermannplatz in Berlin. At this special place, Re-Use actors offer their used or upcycled products: from clothing to furniture and electronics to household utensils. Workshops and lectures on the topic of re-use are also held there on a regular basis.
In the Fair & Social section of the Bazaar Berlin, the Initiative Berlin reports on its previous activities and offers as well as planned actions - for example, on networking with local zero-waste initiatives and the Re-Use Superstore at the International Green Week in January 2023.
Re-Use Berlin c/o UHG
www.berlin.de/sen/uvk/umwelt/kreislaufwirtschaft/projekte/re-use-berlin/initiative