A house born from a wild thread
Ain'Ampela was born in 2024 from a conviction: the wild cotton of Androy and the craft of the women who weave it deserve a place among the finest materials in the world.
The beginning of a house
In 2024, Aina Luciana Rasoloarisoa gave her brand a clear direction: to create clothing in the wild fabrics of Madagascar, with and for the Antandroy weavers. Her first collection, “The Roakemba”, pays tribute to these women, to their strength and to their daily lives.
The beginnings go back further, to 2020, when Aina was already selling clothes made from Malagasy fabrics.
Milestones
- 2024
The house is founded around wild cotton. “The Roakemba” collection. Cape of Honour at the Ethical and Sustainable Fashion competition of the Institut français de Madagascar. Christmas Crafts Fair in Antananarivo, show in Toamasina.
- 2025
Partnership with the craft platform Tamalà. “From Togo to Androy” show in Fort-Dauphin. Show in Canada for the diaspora. Second collection, “One flower, one thread, one story, one culture, one craft”, at the Andafiavaratra Palace, and the Commitment Trophy at the Tanà Design Festival Manja. First private online show.
- 2026
Return to the Institut français for the fourth edition of Ethical and Sustainable Fashion. Launch of this website.
Our mission
To offer ethical, sustainable, handcrafted and modern clothing that celebrates Malagasy textile heritage.
Our vision
To become the reference for creation in Malagasy fabrics and for artisanal fashion in Madagascar, and to make this craft shine across the world.
Our values
Culture and heritage
Passing on the cultural richness of Madagascar, thread after thread.
Artisanal craft
Supporting exceptional handwork and traditional techniques.
People first
Respecting the artisans, guaranteeing dignified conditions, building lasting relationships.