Family Business: World-leader Fraas

FRAAS, another family-owned company in Bavaria, has been making scarves and shawls since 1880. The thistle logo indicates the method of combing the cashmere scarves with a special thistle roller. With an annual production of 8 million scarves a year, FRAAS is a world leader. Woven scarves are made in Germany, knitted scarves in China, and all over the globe, luxury and quality are the watchword. Owner Robert Schmidt uses fine material and reputable designers to make accessories that are exported all over the world. Report by Lydia Leipert .

DW-World | December 23, 2008

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