OurExpertise
Over the years, AKANJO has developed a wide range of savoir-faire and artisanal crafts in response to the evolving needs of its clients. Today, the diversity of techniques mastered by its teams and their ability to combine them seamlessly represent one of the company’s greatest strengths, enriching the collections of leading luxury Houses.
Our Expertise
Ready-to-Wear
Since its inception, AKANJO has specialized in high-end women’s and men’s ready-to-wear. Rigor, precision and attention to detail are at the heart of every creation. Each garment benefits from the expertise of highly skilled teams trained to meet the exacting standards of luxury fashion. AKANJO develops and produces a wide variety of products, ranging from down jackets and tailored garments to fluid eveningwear, chiffon blouses and leather pieces.
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Raffia
Madagascar is the world’s leading producer of raffia. AKANJO actively supports the development of this sector by exploring new creative applications including crochet, weaving and relief embroidery. Thanks to its versatility and creative potential, raffia has become a material of choice within the luxury accessories industry. AKANJO also works with synthetic raffia made from viscose.
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Leatherwork
AKANJO’s leather workshop collaborates with some of the world’s most prestigious luxury Houses, producing both complete handbags and highly crafted panels. Its leather expertise is often enhanced through hand and machine embroidery techniques. AKANJO is also actively involved in upcycling projects, enabling clients to transform leather offcuts into innovative and creative value-added products.
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Machine Embroidery
AKANJO operates a wide range of specialized equipment including ZSK embroidery machines, Cornely machines, ladder stitch machines, smocking machines, picot machines and quilting machines. These capabilities allow us to work with a broad range of materials and meet highly diverse creative requirements. When not enhanced through hand-applied craftsmanship, machine embroidery distinguishes itself through the complexity of its designs and the precision of its execution.
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Hand Embroidery
Hand embroidery is deeply rooted in Madagascar’s cultural heritage and has been passed down through generations. Building upon this tradition, AKANJO’s embroiderers receive continuous training to master new techniques while developing their creativity. Originally introduced through hand smocking, AKANJO’s embroidery expertise has expanded to include Lunéville embroidery, English embroidery, quilting, boutis and Venetian openwork. The diversity of techniques is key to the creation of exceptional pieces.
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Pleating
Trained according to the traditions of the Métiers d’Art, AKANJO’s pleating specialists have mastered the techniques, gestures and fabric expertise required to create a wide variety of pleats. From delicate flat pleats on chiffon to complex leather origami and innovative three-dimensional pleating combinations, the diversity of pleating patterns inspires luxury ready-to-wear collections season after season.
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