Fashion and nature, ethics and esthetics, matter and color. This is themagic formula that allows Made For A Woman to create a new stylisticproject and to bring colorful, textured bags and accessories to the worldright from the beating heart of Madagascar. A sustainable project thathas been turned into a virtuous cycle by Eileen Akbaraly, the founder,who has long been committed to supporting the local communities byimproving their health, salaries and education. With the help of localwomen artisans, Eileen transforms raphia and pigments into soft, sometimesgeometric, but always unique shapes. An originality that hasturned into a mantra.

Made For A Woman works with local women artisans, most of whomhave had a tough life. The brand is committed to giving each of thesewomen a job, guaranteeing an equitable salary, but also an opportunityto grow and empower themselves thanks to free language classes, familyplanning, healthcare and a kindergarten for the employees’ children.A uniquely feminine care that’s also noticeable on the products’labels, created with a special Malagasy technique called “Papier Antaimoro”with dried pressed flowers. Each label features the portrait of theartisan who created the product and a QR code that allows you to “getto know” her better by watching a short video of her story.

Sixteen women work year-round in the Made For A Woman atelier,whereas during production season the number of temporary workersincreases up to 300 – they take care of specific products and tasks butenjoy the same benefits as the fixed workers.