The Golden Perch – A Fish That Changed Everything
“They say when you get this golden Nile perch, it is a good sign. It is believed to live wher
Where our pieces come from: Crafted by skilled hands, guided by heart.
AMBANI FISH LEATHER, KENYA
Empowerment: From Waste to Wonder
At Lake Turkana, discarded fish skin is turned into fine leather: design objects, jewelry, key straps. Crafted by women who, through this work, gain their own income and a new perspective on life. What began as an experiment during a time of famine has grown into a thriving company with more than twenty employees.
Behind it stand Ira and James Ambani, who with Ambani Fish Leather not only create beautiful accessories, but also tell a story of how scarcity can turn into hope. We at SoRarePieces are proud to be partners and to present selected Ambani pieces in our shop. Read more about their story here.
MONOCHROME LINES, THAILAND
Patterns with Tradition – Handwoven Scarves from Northern Thailand
In northeastern Thailand, weaving is more than craft – it is living cultural heritage. And we’re proud to help carry it forward: into our shop, and to you. The women at their looms create true works of art – pieces you simply want to wrap yourself in. The two-tone cotton scarves – our Monochrome Lines Collection – are inspired by the traditional Khit technique, in which geometric patterns seem to float above the fabric. Learn more about the history and symbolism.
RAW & REAL COTTON. THAILAND
Hand-spun and Naturally Dyed
In Northern Thailand, everything begins with cotton – handpicked, hand-spun, naturally dyed, and woven into scarves and cloths. Leaves, bark, and blossoms define the palette: vibrant yellow, copper brown, deep indigo, and soft olive green. Each shade is unique – no color can ever be reproduced exactly.
Women’s groups who master and preserve this craft create pieces that carry the calm and strength of nature – all made by hand, sometimes fine, sometimes coarse – textiles with true character. Our Handspun Cotton Collection shows how something simple can become something precious. Learn more about the craft and natural dyes.
MELON CRUSH, THAILAND
A touch of Thai summer – handmade by a local family business.
In the heart of Central Thailand, village communities cultivate sisal. The strong leaves are harvested by hand, dried under the sun, and then carefully transformed – for example, into our Melon Crush Bags – charming pieces made from hand-dyed sisal.
Pueng and her mother Sunee not only oversee the entire process but also design each model themselves. The Melon Bags capture the feeling of summer, sunshine, and pure joy – handmade by a mother-daughter duo from Bangkok who put a little extra happiness into every piece.
Stories worth reading. Insights worth seeing.
JOURNAL
What the Weavers Kept Alive – Textile Art with Tradition
In Thai Khit weaving, a pattern is never just decoration. It holds memory, meaning, and living
From Waste to Wonder – How Fish Skins Become Leather
Fish leather may sound like a new, trendy material — but in truth, it’s ancient. For centur
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