May 20, 2019

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Diploma-Fashion Designer Ann-Kathrin Carstensen founded her accessory-label RITA IN PALMA in 2012. Together with women from Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Lebanon and Kosovo she designs beautifully hand-crocheted jewelry and accessories. Every piece is handmade and of high quality. RITA IN PALMA is a label for mostly women who want to wear something special, no matter whether it is an elegant dinner or an everyday outfit.The collars, necklaces and other jewelry fit to every style and make it exceptionally.

RITA IN PALMA works together with very talented migrant women. The label uses their talent to create unique products and in return offers the women a good payed job and consequently a way out of long-term unemployment.
Therefore RITA IN PALMA is the first label to combine high fashion designs with integrative work. This special connection led to the foundation of von Meisterhand e.V ., a charitable organization, that aims to support and empower the women by e.g. sponsoring German courses, Yoga classes and of course by helping them with any everyday problems.

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Can I visit the showroom outside of opening hours?

Yes, of course. We are happy to open the showroom just for you.
Feel free to call us or send us an email.

I need a piece of jewelry urgently. Is that possible?

Yes. We usually have items in stock and will otherwise make every effort to prioritize your order.
Feel free to call us or send us an email.

How can I clean the jewelry?

The accessories can be cleaned by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent or hand soap.

What is the meaning behind the name RITA IN PALMA?

Rita was the first name of my grandmother, to whom I was very close. Like all women of her generation, she lived through two world wars and had to endure many hardships. I always wished she could have lived a life with fewer sacrifices. "Palma" does not refer to a specific city on a known island, but to a poetic, promising, and wonderful place I wished could have been her home. This sense of poetry, melody, and promise resonates in our products – for women, by women.

Ultimately, it's about the fascination with the finest craftsmanship.

Can I have something custom-made?

Yes, absolutely. Our crochet artists are happy to receive your request and, together with our fashion designer Ann-Kathrin, will bring your individual wishes to life.

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