MENU 1 0 READY TO WEAR HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES WOMEN WITH PURPOSE THE HOUSE Refinement at Its Best The Ai Bag is a truly extraordinary handbag that fully lives up to Akris Creative Director Albert Kriemler's belief that "functionality is beautiful". In essence it is a tote bag, but when it is closed, the top corner folds, like origami, and is fastened by a discreet, custom-designed trapezoid clasp. Since the launch of the first bag collection in Spring-Summer 2010, horsehair is one of Akris' signature materials. Photo : #jeanfrancoisgate DISCOVER AI IN HORSEHAIR Akris's horsehair is sourced in Mongolia, where it is trimmed from the long tails of the native horses. No harm is done to the animals. The haircut takes place twice a year on healthy, free-roaming horses. Once trimmed, the horsehair is sorted by color, inspected for quality, and tied into bundles of equal natural color for shipment. "Stepping into the Akris factory in Frankfurt is like winning a golden ticket. Rarely open to the public, it is steeped in tradition, yet as forward-thinking as the band's innovative handbag designs."says Tamara Abraham of @telegraphluxury "It's something we keep very secret," says Albert Kriemler."I love it here. It's always good to look at machines, to see the craftsman. It's educational." Watch our video to discover the production process of Akris iconic horsehair Ai bag. Your browser does not support the video tag. More Horsehair Handbags More about Akris? Subscribe now I acknowledge that my data will be processed in compliance with the General Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy of Akris. ABOUT THE HOUSE ALBERT KRIEMLER CORPORATE CAREERS PARTNERS AKRIS NEWS 10 YEARS OF AI HORSEHAIR HANDBAGS #AKRISVIP #AKRISANSWERS IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE FABRIC DOUBLE-FACE CASHMERE HORSEHAIR EMBROIDERY SILK ORDER A FREE SAMPLE MAY WE HELP? ECOM.EU@AKRIS.COM +41 71 227 76 90 TERMS & CONDITIONS FAQ CONTACT US SHIPPING RETURNS INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES PRIVACY POLICY CARE AND REPAIR SHOPPING ASSISTANT SIZE GUIDE PANT GUIDE VISIT US IN STORE LIST OF BOUTIQUES STORE LOCATOR BOUTIQUE SERVICES REGISTRATION SHOP THE LOOK COAT GUIDE FALL UPDATE SEPTEMBER UPDATE OCTOBER UPDATE STYLE GUIDE RESORT UPDATE MONOCHROME MODERNISM MODERN CLASSICS ALL A MODERN WOMAN NEEDS EVERGREEN STORIES FASHION SHOW INSPIRATION WOMEN WITH PURPOSE ACCESSORIES ICONS SEASONAL STORIES COLLECTIONS SPRING-SUMMER 2022 FALL-WINTER 2021/22 SPRING-SUMMER 2021 FALL-WINTER 2020/21 SPRING-SUMMER 2020 FALL-WINTER 2019/20 LOCATION CHANGE © 2021 - AKRIS BOUTIQUE GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED