Altaika — Altai Mountains, Kazakhstan
Every scrap has a story.
One-of-a-kind sheepskin vests, pieced together by hand from scraps and edge pieces that would otherwise be thrown away.
Nothing wasted
Hundreds of scraps.
One of a kind.
Each Altaika vest is stitched together by hand, one piece at a time, from Central Asian sheepskin offcuts. No two are alike, and none ever will be.
The craft
From scrap to heirloom
01
The scraps
Sheepskin offcuts and edge pieces from Central Asia, saved from going to waste.
02
The hand
Stitched together with needle and thread, one piece at a time. Scratches and stains are part of the character.
03
The wearer
A warm, wearable work of art that is yours alone.
“If you are looking for something that is neat and perfect, it’s not an Altaika.”
Our story
Born in the Altai
Altaika is a vest inspired by the Altai Mountains of Kazakhstan, made by a family in these same hills from Central Asian sheepskins, scraps and edge pieces.
The collection
New pieces, arriving soon
Every Altaika is a single edition. When one is gone, it’s gone. Get in touch and we’ll let you know when the next collection is ready.